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Hemostyptic
An astringent that stops bleeding; a chemical hemostatic.
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Strangulated hemorrhoid
A prolapsed hemorrhoid that is trapped by the anal sphincter, thus compromising blood flow to the vein in the hemorrhoid.
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Prolapsed hemorrhoid
The protrusion of an internal hemorrhoid through the anus.
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Mixed hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoid that incorporates both internal and external components.
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Internal hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoid located proximal to the pectinate line, covered by mucous membrane and relatively insensitive to direct noxious stimuli.
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External hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoid located at or distal to the pectinate line (dentate margin), covered by anodermal epithelium or skin and extremely sensitive to most stimuli.
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Vial hemorrhagic fever
One of group of diseases caused by arthropod-borne viruses, especially the Bunyaviridae group, including Lassa, Marburg, Ebola, Rift Valley, and Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever viruses,
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Hemorrhagic nephrosonephritis
An acute infectious disease caused by the Hanta virus, with abrupt onset of fever that lasts 3 to 8 days, conjunctival injection, prostration, anorexia, and vomiting. Renal involvement may be mild or progress to acute renal failure, which may last several weeks. The mode of transmission is unknown but is apparently not from person to…
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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
An arthropod-borne viral disease caused by Hanta virus or related viruses.
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Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Hemorrhaging due to an inadequate supply of prothrombin received from the mother or a delay in the establishment of the bacterial intestinal flora that produces vitamin K. Parenteral vitamin K given to the infant within 6 hr of birth prevents this condition.
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