Category: H

Producing or resulting from a decrease in the level of lipids in the blood. An agent that reduces blood lipids.  

Producing a decrease in the blood sugar level. Abnormally low level of blood sugar.  

An abnormal deficiency of cholesterol in the blood.  

High level of cholesterol in the blood.  

A collection of serous fluid within the pleural cavity. Fluid accumulation in chest cavity. The collection of liquid in the pleural cavity. Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the cavity surrounding the lungs). Fluid in the pleural space; a pleural effusion. The buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity, which is the space between…

Swelling of and fluid on the testicles. An organized mass of serous or lymphatic fluid, usually encapsulated by connective tissue. An internal blister. The term is usually applied to a hydrocele of the testes, but a breast cyst is also a hydrocele. An accumulation of fluid in bag-like cavities in the body. An accumulation of…

Producing watery discharge, especially from the bowels or a cathartic that causes watery purgation. A laxative or substance which produces watery faeces. An agent that produces a watery discharge, particularly a laxative that produces watery stools. A medication that enhances the release of water from the kidneys. It is also referred to as a diuretic.…

An agent that is toxic to liver cells. An agent that ca uses liver toxicity. Poisonous to liver cells. Damaging to the liver, e.g., certain drugs or alcohol. Damaging or destroying liver cells. Drugs such as paracetamol and phenacemide can cause liver damage at high doses or with prolonged use. Hepatotoxic substances, including certain drugs,…

Paralysis of one side of the body.  

Agglutination of red blood cells.