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Hemagglutinin
Hemagglutinin A substance, antibody or other, that causes hemagglutination.
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Antibody
An infection-fighting protein molecule in blood or secretory fluids that tags, neutralizes, and helps destroy pathogenic microorganisms (eg, bacteria, viruses) or toxins. Antibodies, known generally as immunoglobulins, are made and secreted by B-lymphocytes in response to stimulation by antigens. Each specific antibody binds only to the specific antigen that stimulated its production.
Hemagglutination
The agglutination of red blood cells; may be immune as a result of specific antibody either for red blood cell antigens per se or other antigens which coat the red blood cells, or may be nonimmune as in hemagglutination caused by viruses or other microbes.
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Hemabate
Hemabate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): carboprost tromethamine.
Hemagglutination
The agglutination of red blood cells; may be immune as a result of specific antibody either for red blood cell antigens per se or other antigens which coat the red blood cells, or may be nonimmune as in hemagglutination caused by viruses or other microbes.
Hemangio
Blood vessel.
Hemangiosarcoma
Malignant tumor of a blood vessel.
Hematemesis
Vomiting blood.
Hematocrit
The volume percentage of erythrocytes in whole blood.
Hematology
The study and treatment of blood and blood-forming tissues.
Hematoma
Swelling of effused blood beneath tissue surface.
Hematopoietic stem cell
A stem cell from which all red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets develop.
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine.
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Herniation
Bulging of tissue through an opening in a membrane, muscle or bone.
Hyperfractionation
An increased number of smaller dosage treatments of radiation therapy.
Hypophysis
Pituitary gland.
Hypotonicity
Diminished muscle tone; limp muscles.
Hemagglutination
The agglutination of red blood cells; may be immune as a result of specific antibody either for red blood cell antigens per se or other antigens which coat the red blood cells, or may be nonimmune as in hemagglutination caused by viruses or other microbes.
Hemagglutinin
Hemopoietic
Pertaining to or related to the formation of blood cells.
Hemodynamic
Relating to the physical aspects of the blood circulation.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia occurring with acute renal failure.
Heterologous
1. Pertaining to cytologic or histologic elements occurring where they are not normally found.2. Derived from an animal of a different species, as the serum of a horse is heterologous for a rabbit.
Hyperesthesia
Abnormal acuteness of sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli.
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