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hydrocephalus - accumulation of liquid within the cavity of the skull, especially
within the ventricles of the brain
hypalgesia - diminished sensitivity to pain
hyperesthesia
- an unusual increased or altered sensitivity to sensory stimuli such
as touch (tactile hyperesthesia) or sound (auditory hyperesthesia)
hyperventilation - abnormally fast or deep respiration resulting in a loss of carbon
dioxide from the blood and causing faintness, lightheadedness and tingling
in the extremities
hypoglycemic reaction - a reaction to a fall in blood sugar; symptoms may be mild or severe
and may range from mild weakness or dizziness to overt neurological
signs which resemble those of a stroke
hypotension - abnormally low blood pressure
hypothermia - abnormally low body temperature
hypothyroidism
- a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid
hormone
hypoventilation - abnormally shallow or slow breathing resulting in increased carbon
dioxide build up in the blood; may be the result of impaired lung functioning
hypoxia - insufficient levels of oxygen in the blood or tissue
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