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Hemithorax
One side of the chest.
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Hemispheric lateralization
Differences in function between the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
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Hemisphere dominance
Refers to one hemisphere of the brain leading or having major control in certain behaviors.
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one-half of the body caused by damage to the opposite side of the brain is sometimes caused by a blood clot or hemorrhage in a blood vessel in the brain, stroke. Severe paralysis affecting one side of the body due to damage of the central nervous system. Hemiplegia, or paralysis of one side…
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Hemic hypoxia
A condition of insufficient oxygen in the blood related to a diminished capacity of the red blood cells to carry oxygen.
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Hemianopsis
The absence of vision in one-half of the visual held in one or both eyes.
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Heme iron
The most biologically active form of iron available to the body, heme.
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Hematology
The study of the function and diseases of the blood. Science of blood and blood-forming tissues, including its functions, diseases, and use in treatment. The science of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. The branch of medical science that studies blood and blood-forming tissues, such as the bone marrow, and the diseases that affect them.…
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Hematochezia
The passage of grossly bloody stools or bright red blood from the rectum. Passage of stools containing visible blood. Causes include diverticulosis, colon cancer, and peptic ulcer. Blood in the stool due to an ulcer, Crohn’s disease, polyp, diverticulum, or hemorrhoid.
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Hematinic
Any drug that increases the hemoglobin and red blood cell count. Drug (e.g., ferrous sulfate or other iron-containing compound) that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; it is used to treat or prevent iron-deficiency anemia. A drug that increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood, e.g. ferrous sulfate and other iron-containing compounds. Hematinics…
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