Category: H
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Hexatomic
To a compound consisting of six atoms or one with six replaceable hydrogen or univalent atoms.
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Hexaploidy
A condition of having six sets of chromosomes.
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Hexadecimal
In computers, a number system using base 16 rather than base 2 (binary) or 10 (decimal).
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Hexadactylism
The presence of six fingers or six toes on one hand or foot.
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Hexachromic
Able to distinguish only six of the seven colors of the spectrum or unable to distinguish violet from indigo.
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Hexacanth
The embryonic stage in the life cycle of the tapeworm that has six hooklets to penetrate the intestinal mucosa.
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Hexabasic
An acid that contains six hydrogen (H) atoms that can be replaced by six hydroxyl (OH) radicals.
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Hevein
A protein allergen found in natural rubber latex that stimulates neutrophils to release oxygen radicals. Hevein is a lectin responsible for the IgE-mediated hypersensitivity response to latex products.
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Heterozygosis
The state of having different alleles at a specific locus.
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Heteroxenous
The property of a parasite that requires two different hosts in order to complete its life cycle.