| hyperfocal distance | <microscopy> The nearest distance, h, at which a camera lens focuses the far distance (infinity). This gives the maximum depth of field, the nearest distance in focus is h/2. (05 Aug 1998) |
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| hyperfolliculoidism | An obsolete term for excessive production of estradiol, as seen in new growths derived from the graafian follicles; a cause of abnormal uterine bleeding, e.g., metropathia haemorrhagica. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hyperfractionation | <oncology> An increased number of smaller dosage treatments of radiation therapy. (16 Dec 1997) |
| hyperfructosaemia | Elevated serum fructose levels. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hyperfunctional occlusion | Occlusal stress of tooth or teeth exceeding normal physiologic demands. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergalactosis | Excessive secretion of milk. Origin: hyper-+ G. Gala, milk, + -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergammaglobulinaemia | <biochemistry> Abnormally high blood levels of immunoglobulins (antibodies). (09 Oct 1997) |
| hyperganglionosis | Increased numbers of ganglion cells with myenteric plexus hyperplasia and increased acetylcholinesterase activity in nerves of the mucosa and submucosa. Clinically, neuronal hyperplasia mimics Hirschprung's disease. Similar findings are seen in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome, type IIB, and in neurofibromatosis. Synonym: hyperganglionosis, neuronal intestinal dysplasia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergasia | Diminished functional activity. Origin: G. Hypo (hyp-), under, + ergasia, work (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergenesis | Excessive development or redundant production of parts or organs of the body. Origin: hyper-+ G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergenetic | Relating to hypergenesis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergenic teratosis | A teratosis in which there is a redundancy of parts. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergenitalism | Abnormally overdeveloped genitalia in adults or for the individual's age. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergeusia | Abnormal acuteness of the sense of taste. Synonym: gustatory hyperesthesia, oxygeusia. Origin: hyper-+ G. Geusis, taste (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypergia | <immunology> A condition where the body has a much larger immune response to a given antigen than normal, including hypersensitive allergic reactions. (11 Jan 1998) |