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Dictionary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Hallux Valgus - A swelling or deformity at the head of the proximal bone of the great toe (big toe).
Hemorrhage - To bleed.
Herniate - To protrude through an abnormal body opening (outside normal margins).
Hip Arthroplasty - Surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device that re-establishes normal hip joint motion. Indicated in cases of severe intractable degenerative arthritis.
Hip Fracture - A fracture of the hip commonly occurs in the neck of the femur (thigh bone). The elderly and those who suffer from osteoporosis are at greatest risk.
Hypercoaguable - State describing abnormally thick blood.
Hypertrophy - Tissue or organ enlargement.
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