hyperthyroidism |
abnormal overactivity of the thyroid gland, which results in high metabolism and bulging of the eyeballs if unchecked. |
hypertonic |
in chemistry, (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than another solution. [2 definitions] |
hypertrophy |
an abnormal growth or enlargement of some body part, esp. such growth because of enlargement rather than proliferation of cells. [2 definitions] |
hypertypical |
combined form of typical. |
hyperventilate |
to breathe more rapidly and deeply than normal. |
hyperventilation |
unusually rapid and deep breathing that causes a loss of carbon dioxide from the blood and can lead to dizziness or fainting. |
hypervigilance |
combined form of vigilance. |
hypervigilant |
combined form of vigilant. |
hypervirulent |
combined form of virulent. |
hyperviscosity |
combined form of viscosity. |
hypha |
one of the stringlike vegetative parts of a fungus such as a mushroom. |
hyphen |
a sign (-) used to join the parts of a compound word or to divide a word between syllables, as at the end of a line. |
hyphenate |
to write, connect, or divide with a hyphen. [2 definitions] |
hyphenless |
combined form of hyphen. |
hypno- |
sleep. [2 definitions] |
hypnoid |
of or relating to hypnosis or sleep. |
hypnology |
the study or science of sleep and hypnosis. |
hypnosis |
an induced sleeplike condition characterized by increased susceptibility to suggestion. [2 definitions] |
hypnotherapy |
treatment of disorders or disease by hypnotism. |
hypnotic |
of or pertaining to hypnotism or hypnosis. [7 definitions] |
hypnotism |
an act or the science of inducing hypnosis. [2 definitions] |