Category: H
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Hemangiomatosis
Multiple angiomata of the blood vessels.
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Hemangiofibroma
A fibrous hemangioma.
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Hemangioendothelioma
A tumor of the endothelium of the minute capillary vessels. It varies in size and is commonly seen in the capillary net of the meninges.
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Hemangioblast
A mesodermal cell that can form either vascular endothelial cells or hemocytoblasts.
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Hemagogue
An agent that promotes the flow of blood, especially menstrual flow.
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Hemagglutination inhibition
A laboratory test in which the lack of agglutination (clumping) of red blood cells (RBCs) indicates that antibodies are present in the patient’s blood. Certain viruses (e.g., mumps, measles, rubella, adenovirus) bind with RBCs and cause clumping. However, antibodies, if present, quickly bind with the virus, preventing viral binding to RBCs and the resulting agglutination.…
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Hemadsorption
The adherence of red blood cells to other cells or surfaces.
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Heloderma
Fibromas that form on the extensor surfaces of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the hands.
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Helminthoma
A tumor caused by parasitic worms.
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Helminthology
The study of worms.