Hyperlipidemia
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Glossary
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Definition HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). HIV steadily weakens the body’s immune system until it can no longer fight off infections such as pneumonia, diarrhea and tumors.
Human Poverty Index (HPI-1 and HPI-2) Definition The Human Poverty Index is an index that measures the level of poverty of each country. HPI1 is specific to developing countries whereas HPI2 deals with poverty in developed countries.
Huntington’s Disease Definition Huntington’s Disease is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative condition with complete penetrance leading to progressive dementia, neuropsychiatric symptoms including depression, anxiety, suicide, apathy, behavioural disorders and movement disorders, including chorea, tics and Parkinsonism, the latter of which is typically present initially in early-onset cases but affects most patients in advanced disease. Life expectancy is approximately 15 years from onset.
other therapies (e.g. exercise) in the treatment of disease.
Hyperarousal Definition Excessive arousal.
Hypercholesterolemia Definition Plasma cholesterol in blood elevated beyond normal levels.
Hyperglycemia Definition Abnormally elevated level of glucose in the blood.
Hyperlipidemia Definition Triglyceride and cholesterol plasma level elevated beyond normal levels.
Hyperopia Synonyms Long-Sightedness; Hypermetropia
Hydrotherapy Definition Hydrotherapy is the external use of water and especially the properties pressure, buoyancy and viscosity alone or in combination with
Definition A type of refractive error of the eye whereby objects located at distance from the eye are better focussed than objects located near to the eye.
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