hypochaeris
- n widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice; includes some cosmopolitan weeds
hypocapnia
- n a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
hypochaeris radicata
- n European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears
hypochlorous acid
- n a weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts; used as a bleaching agent and as an oxidizing agent
hypochoeris
- n widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice; includes some cosmopolitan weeds
hypochondria
- n chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
- n the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
hypochondriasis
- n chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
hypochondrium
- n the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
hypochromic anaemia
- n anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin
hypochromic anemia
- n anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin
hypocorism
- n a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)
`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'
hypocreaceae
- n family of fungi having brightly colored fleshy or membranous ascocarps; sometimes placed in its own order Hypocreales
hypocreales
- n used in some classifications for the family Hypocreaceae
hypocrisy
- n an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
- n insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
hypocrite
- n a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives