Glossary A-Z 85 hiccup histamine hookworm hotmones

Technical terms come up in discussion with your physician at various stages of your meeting/ encounters with him.
 If the meaning of these terms is lost on you, you do not benefit from the discussion.
 It is therefore important that you understand the meaning and content of these terms.
This not only helps you to understand fully what is said but also helps you to ask question to clarify issues raised by your understanding. 
 Given below are the terms which you would come across in the discussion.
They are in alphabetic order to provide ease of access.
Illustrations are also provided to assist understanding.

Hiccup A sudden sharp intake of breath because of a twitch or contraction, or excess alcohol intake. Hiccups stop by themselves and usually do not need treatment. If they persist consult a physician.

Histamine   (his te meen ) A substance present in mast cells and white cells. It is released in  allergic condition results in local redness, itching, and spasm of muscles of muscles of air passages of air passages of lung as in asthma is local swelling.

Hookworm  A worm that infests the intestines

Hormone  A set of cells in the endocrine system that produce growth  and development of distant target cells in the body. They reach there  through the body stream.

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