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hysteresis
  • n  the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field
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hysteria
  • n  state of violent mental agitation
  • n  excessive or uncontrollable fear
  • n  neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions
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hysterical neurosis
  • n  neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions
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hysterics
  • n  an attack of hysteria
  • n  a person suffering from hysteria
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hysteron proteron
  • n  reversal of normal order of two words or sentences etc. (as in `bred and born')
  • n  the logical fallacy of using as a true premise a proposition that is yet to be proved
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hysterosalpingogram
  • n  X ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes; usually done in diagnosing infertility (to see if there any blockages)
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hysteroscopy
  • n  visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina
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hysterotomy
  • n  surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
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hystricomorpha
  • n  an order of rodents including: porcupines; guinea pigs; chinchillas; etc.
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hytrin
  • n  antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure
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hz
  • n  the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second
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i-beam
  • n  girder having a cross section resembling the letter `I'
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i. a. richards
  • n  English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
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i. f. stone
  • n  United States journalist who advocated liberal causes (1907-1989)
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