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Heptaploidy
Having seven sets of chromosomes.
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Heptapeptide
A polypeptide containing seven amino acids.
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Hepatotoxin
A cytotoxin specific for liver cells.
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Hepatotoxemia
Autointoxication due to malfunctioning of the liver.
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Hepatotomy
An incision into the liver.
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Hepatotherapy
The treatment of liver disease.
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Hepatosplenopathy
A disease that affects the liver and spleen.
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hepatoscan
A radio autograph of the liver.
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Hepatorrhaphy
The suturing of a wound of the liver.
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Hepatorenal syndrome
Renal failure that results from abnormal kidney perfusion in patients with cirrhosis and ascites. Patients with HRS are typically critically ill and have a very poor prognosis. Liver transplantation or portosystemic shunts are occasionally effective treatments.
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