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.