• Histological examination

    Examination of tissue samples carried out by a pathologist using a microscope.

  • HITOC

    Hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy.

  • Humerus

    Anatomical term for the upper arm bone.

  • Humerus head necrosis

    Death of the cells in the humerus head due to poor circulation.

  • Hyaluronic acid

    Component of the cartilage in joints.

  • Hydrocellulose fibres

    Absorbent wound dressings (Aquacel®).

  • Hypercalcaemia

    Increased level of calcium in the blood.

  • Hypertension

    High blood pressure; chronic, pathologically increased blood pressure in the arteries.

  • Hypertensive crisis

    Sudden and severe increase in blood pressure.

  • Hyperthermia

    Overheating, artificially caused fever.

  • Hyperthyrosis

    Overactive thyroid gland.