A party that is accredited by the professional body in the study. It is governmentaly licensed to do health care work. Refer to medical practitioner .
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HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT (HRA)
An employer funded medical fund that reimburses to offer tax advantages for health are costs. No additional taxes are taken from the contributions.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACT
Insurance for parties that need coverage that are not covered by a traditional health plan.
HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT
When an emplpyer and insurer make a specific deal on a plan.
HEALTHY
Free from disease or bodily ailment, or any state of the system peculiarlysusceptible or liable to disease or bodily ailment. Bell v. Jeffreys, 35 N. C. 350.
HEAR YE HEAR YE THIS COURT IS NOW IN SESSION
the phrase that a bailiff calls when a court is called to session.
HEARING
In equity practice . The hearing of the arguments of the counsel for the parties upon the pleadings, or pleadings and proofs; corresponding to the trial of an action at […]
HEARSAY
A term applied to that species of testimony given by a witness whorelates, not what he knows personally, but what others have told him, or what he hasheard said by […]
HEARSAY EVIDENCE
Testimony about out of court statements that are involving someone other than the person that is testifying. It is inadmissible because it cannot be cross examined. Civil court will use […]
HEARTH MONEY
A tax levied in England by St. 14 Car. II. c. 10, consisting of twoshillings on every hearth or stove in the kingdom. It was extremely unpopular, and wasabolished by […]
HEARTH SILVER
In English law . A species of modus or composition for tithes. Anstr.323. 320.
HEAT EMBOSSING
Making raised logos or shapes on paper with ink. It is printed in ink and is embossed with powder. It is passed through heat and the powder swells. Refer to […]
HEAT EXCHANGER
Equipment transfering heat form one item to another. It can be a readiator. Refer to heat sink.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
Fatigue buildup that leads to fainting. It causes low blood pressure and blood volume because of dehydration . Rehydrate and rest and a medical doctor can help this.
HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
A dome that is made over an urban or industrial area. The air is warmer above ground level and traps pollution. It is noticed in the morning and night and […]
HEAT LOAD
Heat required to take out in a period of time. It is measured in BTUs or watts.
HEAT OF PASSION
In criminal law . A state of violent and uncontrollable rage engendered by a blow or certain other provocation given, which will reduce a homicidefrom the grade of murder to […]
HEAT PROCESSING
Forcing a substance to extreme heat to get a certain result. Cooking can be an example of this.
HEAT PUMP
A heater/air conditioner to give a year round interior temperature for a building.
HEAT SINK
A substance that absorbs heat from a machine. Water can be used and does not use power to do the work. Refer to heat exchanger .
HEAT STRESS
A name for medical conditions like heat exhaustion , heat cramps, and heat stroke . It is caused by working in hot areas.
HEAT STROKE
A health condition that is caused by exposure to heat. It causes body regulation failure. It can cause fever, fast heart beat, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomit, fainting, and no sweating. […]
HEAT TREATMENT
How metal is heated and than cooled t change its structure and the desired results.
HEAT UNIT
AKA British thermal unit, or Btu in the United States .
HEATING VALUE
The heat made from combustion of an amount of fuel.