Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- HIPAA(also: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- A 1996 United States federal law that establishes national standards for the protection of certain health information. HIPAA's Privacy Rule governs who may access protected health information (PHI), while its Security Rule mandates administrative, physical, and technical…
- Health Misinformation(also: Medical Misinformation, Health Disinformation)
- False or misleading health-related information that is spread regardless of intent to deceive. On social media and video platforms, health misinformation about conditions like ADHD can include inaccurate symptom descriptions, unproven treatments, misleading diagnostic criteria,…
- Hydrocephalus(also: Hydrocephaly, Water on the Brain)
- A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, causing increased intracranial pressure and enlargement of the head. Hydrocephalus can be congenital or acquired, and if untreated can lead to developmental delays,…
- Hyperacusis(also: Decreased sound tolerance)
- A hearing condition in which everyday sounds are perceived as uncomfortably or painfully loud, even at volume levels that are tolerable for most people. Hyperacusis involves a reduced tolerance for the overall volume of sound rather than sensitivity to specific sound types…
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