Increase in the size of an organ due to an increase in the size of its cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Hyperthyroidism?
Overactivity of the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, weight loss, fatigue, and diarrhea. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hyperthermia?
An abnormally high body temperature. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hypertension?
Abnormally high blood pressure, even when at rest. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hypersensitivity?
An excessive response of the body’s immune system to a foreign protein. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hyperplasia?
The enlargement of an organ or tissue. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hyperparathyroidism?
Overactivity of the parathyroid glands, which increases calcium levels in the blood (called hypercalcemia) and decreases calcium in bones (causing osteoporosis). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hyperlipidemia?
A general term for a group of disorders in which lipid levels in the blood are abnormally high, including hypercholesterolemia. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hyperglycemia?
A condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood, usually as a result of untreated or improperly controlled diabetes mellitus. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hypercholesterolemia?
An abnormally high level of cholesterol in the blood, which can be the result of an inherited disorder or a diet that is high in fat. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org