Category: H
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Haematometra, hematometra
A medical condition involving bleeding of or near the uterus. An accumulation of blood in the uterus and womb. Excessive bleeding in the uterus. A swollen uterus, caused by haematocolpos. Collection of blood in the uterine cavity. Accumulation of menstrual blood in the womb.
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Haematoma, hematoma
A localized accumulation of blood in a tissue or spece composed of clotted blood.
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Haematochyluria, hematochyluria
The discharge of blood and chyle (emulsified fat) in the urine.
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Haematochezia
Passage of stools containing blood.
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Haematinic
Improving the quality of the blood, its haemoglobin level and the number of erythrocytes. General term for those nutrients, including iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, required for the formation and development of blood cells in bone marrow (the process of haematopoiesis), deficiency of which may result in anaemia. A drug which increases haemoglobin in…
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Haematemesis, Hematemesis
Vomiting of blood from the stomach, a sign of serious digestive disorders or of possible child abuse, resulting from internal injuries Vomiting of blood, most often caused by bleeding in the esophagus (e.g., from varicose veins), stomach, or upper intestine (e.g., from an ulcer). Vomiting of new or old blood from bleeding stomach or esophagus;…
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Haemagogic
Promoting a flow of blood.
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Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for wound dehiscence
Use of hyperbaric oxygen in cases of severely compromised wound healing.
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Hemiseptal defects
A vertical defect in the presence of adjacent roots; thus half of a septum remains on one tooth.
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Hypoplasia (of enamel)
A congenital disorder that is the result of a decrease in the typical number of cells and manifests as defective or incomplete organ/tissue development. Incomplete development or underdevelopment of an organ or tissue. poorly developed, under-mineralised enamel. The incomplete development of an organ or tissue. A lack of development or incorrect formation of a body…