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Hysteria

A neurotic disorder with varying symptoms... hysteria

Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the UTERUS. Hysterooophorectomy is the term applied to removal of the uterus and OVARIES. (See also UTERUS, DISEASES OF.)... hysterectomy

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is the direct visualisation of the interior of the UTERUS using FIBREOPTIC ENDOSCOPY. The technique, which allows minor surgical procedures to be carried out at the same time, has transformed the management of uterine disorders.... hysteroscopy

Globus Hystericus

Sensation of a ‘lump in the throat’ causing a choking under stress of emotion. Related to hysteria with spasm of the pharynx.

Indicated: German Chamomile, St John’s Wort, Balm, Valerian or Lobelia. In the form of tincture, tea, liquid extract or tablets. ... globus hystericus

Hysterotomy

An operation in which the UTERUS is opened to remove a FETUS before 28 weeks’ gestation. After 28 weeks it would be called a CAESAREAN SECTION. It is now seldom used as a means of abortion.... hysterotomy

Hysterosalpingography

An X-ray procedure in which a dye (radiopaque contrast medium) is introduced into the cavity of the uterus via the cervix to make the uterus and fallopian tubes visible on X-rays. Hysterosalpingography is used to investigate infertility.... hysterosalpingography

Mass Hysteria

See HYSTERIA.... mass hysteria

Parthenium Hysterophorus

Linn.

Family: Compositae; Asteraceae.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical countries of the world.

English: Congress Grass.

Folk: Pichhi, Machhipatri.

Action: Anti-amoebic, antidysen- teric, febrifuge, analgesic, emmena- gogue.

The grass was introduced into India during 1950 s (it first appeared in Pune).

The grass exhibits in vitro anti- amoebic activity against axenic and polygenic cultures of Entamoeba his- tolytica, comparable to the standard drug for amoebiasis, Metronidazole.

Parthenin and some of its derivatives exhibited significant antimalarial activity against a multi drug-resistant strain of Plasmodium falciparum.

The main toxic constituent of the grass responsible for causing dermatitis and other forms of allergy are parthenin and coronopilin. Parthenin in present up to 8% in the capitulum and 5% in the leaves.... parthenium hysterophorus

Werthheim’s Hysterectomy

A major operation done to remove cancer of the UTERUS or ovary (see OVARIES). The ovaries, FALLOPIAN TUBES, the uterus and its ligaments, the upper VAGINA, and the regional LYMPH NODES are all excised.... werthheim’s hysterectomy

Hysterical

adj. formerly, describing a symptom that is not due to organic disease, is produced unconsciously, and from which the individual derives some gain. What were known as hysterical symptoms are characteristic of *conversion disorder.... hysterical

Hysterosalphingography

n. radiological examination of the uterus and Fallopian tubes. A radiopaque contrast material is injected through a catheter placed in the uterine cavity and the flow is then observed with X-rays. The technique is used to look for patency of the Fallopian tubes in cases of infertility, or for any uterine anomalies or mass. See also sonohysterography.... hysterosalphingography

Hysterosalpingosonography

n. see HYCOSY.... hysterosalpingosonography

Wertheim’s Hysterectomy

a radical operation performed for cervical cancer, in which the uterus, upper vagina, broad ligaments, and parametrium are removed in conjunction with regional lymph nodes. [E. Wertheim (1864–1920), Austrian gynaecologist]... wertheim’s hysterectomy

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