Vocab Flashcards
(27 cards)
an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.
Hemorrhage
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
Anemia
blood poisoning by toxins from a local bacterial infection
Toxemia
a half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator, or into western and eastern halves by an imaginary line passing through the poles
Hemisphere
a country or region consisting of seven smaller, autonomous regions.
Heptarchy
a plane figure with seven straight sides and angles.
Heptagon
a plane figure with six straight sides and angles.
Hexagon
each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
Homonym
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder.
Homicide
The biological classification of modern humans.
Homosapiens
a fixture in a street or other public place with a nozzle by which a hose may be attached to a water main.
Hydrant
the branch of science concerned with the properties of the earth’s water, and especially its movement in relation to land
Hydrology
extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans.
Hydrophobia
abnormally or extremely active.
Hyperactive
High blood pressure
Hypertension
a decrease in behavioral or physical activity.
Hypoactive
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin.
Hypodermic
make (something) visible or bright by shining light on it; light up.
Illuminate
bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
Import
look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.
Inspect
not clear enough to be read.
llegible
living forever; never dying or decaying.
Immortal
impossible to believe.
Incredible
not logical or reasonable.
Irrational
