Heel-pad, n. (115.) Pterna; tuber (which see). The posterior portion of pelma, immediately under the foot-joint, and frequently prominent. (But heel-pad should not be used in this connection, since the heel (calcaneus) is at the top of the tarsus, and not at the bottom where the heel-pad lies.) (115.)
Hemi- (in composition). Semi-; demi-; half.
Hepat´ic, a. Pertaining to the liver; as, hepatic artery, hepatic secretion.
Heteroge´neous, a. Of different or dissimilar nature; of mixed or miscellaneous character.
Hex´agon, n. Figure of six sides and six edges.
Hexag´onal, a. Having six sides and edges.
Hiber´nal, a. Pertaining to the winter time. (Neither this nor æstival are much used, although vernal and autumnal are continually employed.)
Hind-neck, n. (48.) See Cervix.
Hind-toe, n. (129.) See Hallux.
Hinder Parts. (8.) See Uræum.