what is hyperpyrexia
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What is hyperpyrexia? In medicine, hyperpyrexia is an excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41.1° Celsius (106°F), or extremely high fever. Such a high temperature is considered a medical emergency.
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Ataxia Ataxia (from Greek α- [a negative prefix] + -τάξις [order] = lack of order) is a neurological sign consisting of lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements that includes gait abnormality.
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Hypertropia [edit on Wikidata] Hypertropia is a condition of misalignment of the eyes (strabismus), whereby the visual axis of one eye is higher than the fellow fixating eye. Hypotropia is the similar condition, focus being on the eye with the visual axis lower than the fellow fixating eye. Dissociated Vertical Deviation is a special type of hypertropia leading to slow upward drift of one or rarely both eyes, usually when the patient is inattentive.
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Hypertrichosis It is not to be confused with Clinical lycanthropy. Hypertrichosis (also called Ambras syndrome) is an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body; extensive cases of hypertrichosis have informally been called werewolf syndrome, because the appearance is similar to the mythical werewolf.air in hypertrichosis is usually longer than expected and may consist of any hair type (lanugo, vellus, or terminal). Patterned forms of hypertrichosis cause hair growth in patterns. Generalized forms of hypertrichosis result in hair growth over the entire body.
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Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision problem, affecting about a fourth of the population. People with hyperopia can see distant objects very well, but have difficulty focusing on objects that are up close.
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Medical Dictionary Medical Definition of hypermetria. : a condition of cerebellar dysfunction in which voluntary muscular movements tend to result in the movement of bodily parts (as the arm and hand) beyond the intended goal—compare hypometria.
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- Hyperalimentation may refer to the act of overeating. Hyperalimentation can refer to the process of feeding a patient through an IV line. Eating disorders, such as bulimia, is sometimes categorized as hyperalimentation.
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Hypotonia Hypotonia, commonly known as floppy baby syndrome, is a state of low muscle tone (the amount of tension or resistance to stretch in a muscle), often involving reduced muscle strength.
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Learning More About: Farsightedness Farsighted (also called hyperopia) is a term to describe an eye condition that lets you clearly see objects far or distant in your field of vision, while objects that are near appear blurry or hazy.
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Ataxia and cerebellar function Ataxia and cerebellar function. Ataxia is a lack of coordination in movement, or more specifically: a neurological sign of lack of coordination of muscle movements. It can have a variety of causes and is a symptom of a range of disorders. Different forms of ataxia include:
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- bu•lim•i•a. 1. Also called bulim′ia ner•vo′sa (nɜrˈvoʊ sə) a habitual disturbance in eating behavior characterized by bouts of excessive eating followed by self-induced vomiting, purging with laxatives, strenuous exercise, or fasting. 2.Also called hyperphagia. abnormally voracious appetite or unnaturally constant hunger.. Also called bulim′ia ner•vo′sa (nɜrˈvoʊ sə) a habitual disturbance in eating behavior characterized by bouts of excessive eating followed by self-induced vomiting, purging with laxatives, strenuous exercise, or fasting.
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- The western slope of the Teton Range is in the Targhee National Forest, and the southeastern part south of Grand Teton Park is in the Bridger Teton National Forest. The Tetons have prolific wild flower displays in the summer months starting with the balsamroot in early June.
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Definitions &Translations Hyperoxia Hyperoxia is excess oxygen or higher than normal partial pressure of oxygen. In medicine, it refers to excess oxygen in the lungs or other body tissues, which can be caused by breathing air or oxygen at pressures greater than normal atmospheric pressure.
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hyperactive hy•per•ac•tive. 1. unusually or abnormally active: a hyperactive imagination. 2. (of children) displaying excessive physical activity sometimes associated with neurological or psychological causes.
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Human Physiology/Print Version Polymyalgia rheumatica (sometimes referred to as PMR) is a common cause of widespread aching and stiffness that affects adults over the age of 50, especially Caucasians. Because polymyalgia rheumatica does not often cause swollen joints, it may be hard to recognize.olymyalgia rheumatica is widespread aching and stiffness. Symptoms tend to come on quickly, over a few days or weeks, and sometimes even overnight. Both sides of the body are equally affected. Involvement of the upper arms, with trouble raising them above the shoulders, is common.
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Overview Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see distant objects clearly, but objects nearby may be blurry. The degree of your farsightedness influences your focusing ability. People with severe farsightedness may see clearly only objects a great distance away, while those with mild farsightedness may be able to clearly see objects that are closer. Farsightedness usually is present at birth and tends to run in families. You can easily correct this condition with eyeglasses or contact lenses.
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autonomic autonomic dysreflexia an uninhibited and exaggerated reflex of the autonomic nervous system to stimulation; called also hyperreflexia. The response occurs in 85 per cent of all patients who have spinal cord injury above the level of the sixth thoracic vertebra.utonomic dysreflexia/hyperreflexia. n an emergent, typically life-threatening, medical condition resulting from a dramatic increase in blood pressure occurring in individuals with traumatic lesions at or above T6. Symptoms may include a throbbing headache, blushing, chills, sweating, stuffy nose, and fidgetiness.
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Orexinupdate Orexin, also called hypocretin, is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite. The most common form of narcolepsy, in which the sufferer briefly loses muscle tone (cataplexy), is caused by a lack of orexin in the brain due to destruction of the cells that produce it.
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- Compulsive writing, or hypergraphia, is a well-known, if uncommon, symptom of temporal lobe epilepsy. The Seizure Medication That Turns You Into a Poet Cat Ferguson September 11, 2014. That high-powered professional men have illicit affairs is not an uncommon occurrence anywhere in the world.
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Hyperpathia The International Association of the Study of Pain’s (IASP) definition of hyperpathia is that: A painful syndrome characterized by an abnormally painful reaction to a stimulus, especially a repetitive stimulus, as well as an increased threshold.
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Chorea Chorea (or choreia, occasionally) is an abnormal involuntary movement disorder, one of a group of neurological disorders called dyskinesias. The term chorea is derived from the Greek word χορεία (=dance; see choreia), as the quick movements of the feet or hands are comparable to dancing.
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- Hypoxia is actually divided into four types: hypoxic hypoxia, hypemic hypoxia, stagnant hypoxia, and histotoxic hypoxia. No matter what the cause or type of hypoxia you experience, the symptoms and effects on your flying skills are basically the same.ypoxia, by definition, is the lack of sufficient oxygen in the blood, tissues, and/or cells to maintain normal physiological function. Many different factors can cause this state of oxygen deficiency.
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder typically seen in older adults that causes widespread aching, stiffness and flu-like symptoms.It is more common in women than men, and is seen more often in Caucasians than any other race.MR may also occur with another serious condition called giant cell arteritis (also known as temporal arteritis), which can be dangerous. Headaches -- particularly on the side of the head -- scalp tenderness, vision changes or jaw pain when eating can be signs of this condition. PMR can be hard to diagnose.
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Hypertrichosis Hypertrichosis is an abnormal hair growth that can occur despite of your sex, age and race. Unlike hirsutism, defined as a condition that can only be found in women and children caused by excessive androgen hormone in the body, hypertrichosis can give other underlying causes.
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Hypertrichosis â Pictures, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Hypertrichosis is a condition that is characterized by excessive hair growth. The disease can be localized, meaning a particular region of the body can be affected by it and show excess hair growth. The disorder may also be generalized.
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Common vision problems What is farsightedness? Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a common type of refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly than objects that are near. However, people experience farsightedness differently. Some people may not notice any problems with their vision, especially when they are young.