Glossary of Terms

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Heterozygous

Heterozygous

A mutation in only one allele (maternal or paternal).

HIPAA

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.

hiPSC

hiPSC

hiPSCs are human stem cells that can be created into a embryonic-like pluripotent state so the cells can be reprogramed and be used for therapeutic purposes.

Holter Monitor

Holter Monitor

A portable device that records the electrical activity (EKG) of the heart.

Homozygous

Homozygous

Identical mutations in both the paternal and maternal alleles.

Hoyer Lift

Hoyer Lift

A device with a motorized seat mechanism enabling the lifting of the body from a sitting to a standing position or to transport an immobile person to another place

Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

hiPSCs are human stem cells that can be created into a embryonic-like pluripotent state so the cells can be reprogramed and be used for therapeutic purposes.

Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus

An accumulation of fluid within the cranium, especially in infancy, due to obstruction of the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, often causing enlargement of the head; water on the brain.

Hypercapnea

Hypercapnea

See CO2 retention.

Hyperinsuflation

Hyperinsuflation

A passive stretch of the chest wall through the use of a cough assist machine or bag valve mask used as an intervention to slow the rate of decline in beathing capacity.

Hyperkeratosis Pilaris

Hyperkeratosis Pilaris

A condition causing dry, rough patches or raised bumps on the skin.

Hyperlaxity

Hyperlaxity

A condition that causes joints to hyperextend or bend farther than normal.

Hypermobility

Hypermobility

A condition that causes joints to hyperextend or bend farther than normal.

Hypertrophy

Hypertrophy

Enlarged muscles (or any other organ or tissue)

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia

A condition resulting from low blood sugar