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Spiral valve of heister
A spiral fold of the mucous membrane lining the cystic duct of the gallbladder. It keeps the lumen open.
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Heiner’s syndrome
Allergic intolerance to cow’s milk. This disorder is primarily identified in young children with recurrent episodes of rhinitis, earache, and bleeding into the lungs, usually associated with stunted growth. Affected children do well with a diet that minimizes exposure to cow’s milk or its derivatives. Corticosteroids are sometimes used during acute episodes to reduce inflammation…
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Fundal height
The distance (in centimeters) from the portion of the uterus above the insertion of the fallopian tubes to the symphysis pubis. Antepartum: When compared against gestational norms, this measurement is helpful in confirming the estimated number of weeks elapsed since conception and in monitoring intrauterine fetal growth. The fundus is first palpable at the level…
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Height
The vertical distance from the bottom to the top of an organ or structure.
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Heidenhain’s demilunes
Crescent-shaped groups of serous cells at the base, or along the sides, of the mucous alveoli of the salivary glands, especially sublingual and submandibular.
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Heerfordt’s disease
Uveo-parotid fever, a form of sarcoidosis, marked by enlargement of the parotid gland, inflammation of the uveal tract, and prolonged low-grade fever.
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Thomas heel
A corrective shoe in which the heel is approx. 12 mm longer and 4 to 6 mm higher on the medial edge. This produces varus of the foot and prevents depression of the head of the talus.
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Heel puncture
A method for obtaining a blood sample from a newborn or premature infant.
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Hectogram
One hundred grams, or 3.527 avoirdupois ounces.
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Gamma heavy chain disease
A rare disease whose hallmark is the production of abnormal immunoglobulins (made of gamma heavy chains) by malignant B-lymphocytes. Clinical findings may include lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, arthritis, edema of the uvula, and infiltration of the skin and thyroid gland. Treatment includes therapy for the underlying disorders, including the particular type of lymphoma present.
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