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high

at a level higher than normal or optimal. Most such entries will be found under the noun that is qualified, e.g. blood pressure.

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high endothelial venule (HEV)

specialized areas of vascular endothelium found in lymphoid organs, which express a variety of cell-adhesion molecules and are involved in lymphocyte extravasation.

high kVp technique

radiographic technique using upwards of 100 kVp for diagnostic examination.

high radiation area

areas of a building or yards where there is some risk of radiation injury to attendants. It should be labeled as a warning.

high tension transformer

an essential component of a radiography unit; produces current of sufficiently high voltage that x-rays can be produced, i.e. 40 kV and up.

high voltage circuits

the high voltage required by an x-ray tube is generated by a step-up transformer. By appropriate electrical circuitry the voltage can be increased from 110 to 220 volts up to 40 to 150 kV.