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Kinesiology Dictionary
Please use this dictionary of professional kinesiology terms and definitions to help you learn. New terms and definitions will be added on a regular basis for you to learn from. I have decided to extend the dictionary to include terms and definitions from sciences that relate to and support being a kinesiologist or any other healthcare professional. Knowledge itself is power - use the dictionary to empower yourself. Please use the letters in blue below as links to get to the first letter of the term you are looking for. You will be transferred to another page containing those terms and definitions accordingly. Enjoy!
Term | Definition | Associated Field |
|---|---|---|
Hair Follicle | Structure in skin where hair grows. | Anatomy |
Half-Life | Time for half of a substance to decay or be eliminated. | Chemistry / Physiology |
Hallucination | False sensory perception without external stimulus. | Psychology |
Hallux | Anatomical term for the big toe. | Anatomy |
Hamstrings | Group of posterior thigh muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus). | Anatomy / Strength & Conditioning |
Haplotype | Group of genes inherited together from one parent. | Genetics |
Haptics | Study of touch and tactile feedback. | Psychology / Motor Behavior |
Hardiness | Psychological resilience under stress. | Sport Psychology |
Haversian System | Structural unit of compact bone. | Anatomy |
Hazard Ratio | Measure of risk in clinical studies. | Pathophysiology |
Head Circumference | Measurement of infant growth/development. | Physiology |
Hearing Threshold | Quietest sound that can be detected. | Physiology / Psychology |
Heart Block | Impaired conduction of electrical signals in the heart. | ECG / Pathophysiology |
Heart Failure | Inability of heart to pump blood effectively. | Pathophysiology |
Heart Murmur | Abnormal heart sound due to turbulent flow. | Physiology / Pathophysiology |
Heart Rate | Number of heartbeats per minute. | Physiology / Exercise Testing |
Heat Acclimation | Physiological adjustments to repeated heat exposure. | Exercise Physiology |
Heat Cramps | Painful muscle contractions due to fluid/electrolyte loss. | Sport Injury / First Aid |
Heat Exhaustion | Condition from prolonged heat exposure and dehydration. | First Aid / Pathophysiology |
Heat Stroke | Severe overheating with organ dysfunction. | Pathophysiology / First Aid |
Heat Syncope | Fainting episode related to heat stress. | Exercise Physiology / First Aid |
Hematocrit | Percentage of red blood cells in blood volume. | Physiology |
Hematology | Study of blood and blood diseases. | Biology / Pathophysiology |
Hematuria | Blood in urine. | Pathophysiology |
Hemiplegia | Paralysis of one side of the body. | Pathophysiology |
Hemoglobin | Oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. | Physiology |
Hemolysis | Breakdown of red blood cells. | Pathophysiology |
Hemostasis | Process of stopping bleeding. | Physiology / First Aid |
Hepatic Artery | Blood vessel supplying liver. | Anatomy |
Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver. | Pathophysiology |
Heredity | Transmission of traits from parents to offspring. | Genetics |
Hernia | Protrusion of tissue through weak spot in muscle wall. | Pathophysiology |
Herpes Simplex Virus | Virus causing oral or genital lesions. | Pathophysiology |
Heterozygous | Having two different alleles for a gene. | Genetics |
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) | “Good” cholesterol aiding in fat transport. | Nutrition / Physiology |
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) | Training alternating short intense effort with recovery. | Exercise Physiology |
Hill’s Muscle Model | Biomechanical model describing muscle contraction. | Biomechanics |
Hindbrain | Brain region including medulla, pons, cerebellum. | Anatomy / Neuroscience |
Hippocampus | Brain structure involved in memory and learning. | Neuroscience / Psychology |
Histamine | Compound involved in immune responses and allergies. | Physiology |
Histology | Study of tissues under microscope. | Biology / Anatomy |
Homeostasis | Maintenance of stable internal environment. | Physiology |
Homologous Chromosomes | Pair of chromosomes with same genes in same order. | Genetics |
Hormesis | Beneficial effects from mild stress exposure. | Physiology |
Hormone | Chemical messenger regulating body processes. | Physiology |
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) | Treatment replacing deficient hormones. | Medicine |
Host Response | Body’s reaction to infection or injury. | Pathophysiology |
Human Genome Project | International project mapping human DNA sequence. | Genetics |
Humerus | Upper arm bone between shoulder and elbow. | Anatomy |
Humoral Immunity | Immune defense involving antibodies in body fluids. | Immunology / Biology |
Huntington’s Disease | Genetic disorder causing neurodegeneration. | Genetics / Pathophysiology |
Hydrocephalus | Accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in brain ventricles. | Pathophysiology |
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) | Strong acid in gastric juice aiding digestion. | Chemistry / Physiology |
Hydrodynamics | Study of fluids in motion. | Physics |
Hydrolysis | Chemical breakdown using water molecules. | Chemistry / Biology |
Hypercalcemia | Elevated calcium levels in blood. | Pathophysiology |
Hypercapnia | Elevated carbon dioxide in blood. | Physiology / Pathophysiology |
Hypercholesterolemia | Excess cholesterol in blood. | Nutrition / Pathophysiology |
Hyperextension | Joint movement beyond normal range. | Anatomy / Sport Injury |
Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar levels. | Pathophysiology |
Hyperkalemia | Excess potassium in blood. | Pathophysiology |
Hyperplasia | Increase in cell number. | Pathophysiology |
Hypertension | Chronically elevated blood pressure. | Pathophysiology |
Hyperthermia | Overheating of body above normal temperature. | Physiology / First Aid |
Hyperthyroidism | Excessive thyroid hormone production. | Pathophysiology |
Hypertrophy | Increase in muscle size. | Strength & Conditioning / Physiology |
Hypocalcemia | Low calcium levels in blood. | Pathophysiology |
Hypodermis | Subcutaneous tissue beneath skin. | Anatomy |
Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar levels. | Pathophysiology |
Hypokalemia | Low potassium in blood. | Pathophysiology |
Hypokinesia | Decreased bodily movement. | Motor Behavior / Pathophysiology |
Hypoplasia | Underdevelopment of tissue or organ. | Pathophysiology |
Hypotension | Abnormally low blood pressure. | Pathophysiology |
Hypothalamus | Brain region regulating homeostasis and hormones. | Anatomy / Physiology |
Hypothermia | Dangerous drop in body temperature. | Pathophysiology / First Aid |
Hypothyroidism | Underactive thyroid gland function. | Pathophysiology |
Hypoxia | Low oxygen availability in tissues. | Physiology / Pathophysiology |
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Children's Book
Pumpy & Pumpina is a children's book by Moran Sciamama-Saghiv for 2-5 year olds that teaches them about the heart. Follow the main characters, James, Pumpy, Mary, and Pumpina, as they go about their day to day life and see how their hearts are important and affect them during different activities.
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