Hypertrophy. Enlargement, thickening.
Hypochondriac. A person, usually dyspeptic, who is unreasonably gloomy, particularly about his health.
Hypodermic Syringe. An instrument having a very fine tube and needle-like point, by which medicines are lodged immediately under the skin.
Hysterotome. An instrument described and illustrated on [page 696].
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Idiopathic. Primary: not depending on another disease.
Illicit. Not permitted; unlawful.
Illusions. See Hallucinations.
Impacted. Wedged. Applied to feces which have remained in the rectum a long time.
Imperforate. Without a natural opening.