hypophysial dwarf
- n a dwarf whose condition is caused by a deficiency of growth hormones, rather than by genetic factors (as in the case of the achondroplastic dwarf)
hypophysis
- n the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
hypopitys
- n term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa
hypoplasia
- n underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
hypoplastic anaemia
- n anemia resulting from inadequately functioning bone marrow; can develop into aplastic anemia
hypoplastic anemia
- n anemia resulting from inadequately functioning bone marrow; can develop into aplastic anemia
hypoplastic dwarf
- n an achondroplastic dwarf whose small size is the result of a genetic defect; body parts and mental and sexual development are normal
hypoproteinemia
- n abnormally low level of protein in the blood; can indicate inadequate diet or intestinal or renal disorders
hypospadias
- n an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis
hypostasis
- n the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene
- n the accumulation of blood in an organ
- n any of the three persons of the Godhead constituting the Trinity especially the person of Christ in which divine and human natures are united
- n (metaphysics) essential nature or underlying reality
hypostasis of christ
- n any of the three persons of the Godhead constituting the Trinity especially the person of Christ in which divine and human natures are united