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
hysterosalpingogram
- n X ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes; usually done in diagnosing infertility (to see if there any blockages)
hysteroscopy
- n visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina
hysterotomy
- n surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
hystricomorpha
- n an order of rodents including: porcupines; guinea pigs; chinchillas; etc.
hytrin
- n antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure
hz
- n the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second
i. a. richards
- n English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
i. f. stone
- n United States journalist who advocated liberal causes (1907-1989)
i.q.
- n a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test; the ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100)
i.w.w.
- n a former international labor union and radical labor movement in the United States; founded in Chicago in 1905 and dedicated to the overthrow of capitalism; its membership declined after World War I