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Glossary of Medical
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Hemiplegia: One side of the body affected. Arm and leg
may be equally or unequally affected.
Herceptin: A medical agent indicated for the treatment
of certain breast cancer patients. Herceptin® injection can cause
fatal pulmonary effects in patients with preexisting lung
conditions.
Hospital malpractice: Occurs when a patient suffers
damages as a result of a medical professional's failure to follow
the standards of care set forth for his/her medical field.
Hospital malpractice can be the result of an intentional act or
negligence which causes injury to a patient. Hospital malpractice
is often the result of a heath care provider failing to prevent
injury or illness to a patient as a similarly situated medical
professional would have done.
Hypertonia: Increased postural tone; 'stiffness' of
muscles.
Hypotonia: Reduced postural tone; 'floppiness' of
muscles.
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