Category: H
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Hemocuprein
A compound of copper and protein in red blood cells. A blue copper-containing compound present in red blood cells
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Hemoculture
Culture of bacteria on blood medium. The isolation of bacterial or parasitic infectious agents from blood incubated in the laboratory on special nutrients, such as glucose or nitrates.
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Hemocrinia
Hormones in blood.
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Hemoconia
Colorless, microscopic particles in blood.
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Hemoconcentration
Increase in blood cells, decrease in blood fluid. An increase in the proportion of red blood cells relative to the plasma, brought about by a decrease in the volume of plasma. Hemoconcentration may occur in any condition in which there is a severe loss of water from the body. A relative increase in the number…
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Hemoclastic
Destruction of red blood cells.
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Hemoclasia
Reduction of white blood cells after meals.
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Hemocidal
Destructive to blood cells.
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Hemochromoprotein
Respiratory protein pigment found in animal blood. Any protein combined with hemoglobin.
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Hemochromogen
Compound of iron fraction of blood with proteins and other substances. A compound, such as hemoglobin, in which heme is combined with a nitrogen-containing molecule; e.g., protein.