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Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.
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Fungal
Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection.
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
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Histafed
Histafed 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): pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; triprolidine hydrochloride.
Histalog
Histalog 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): betazole hydrochloride.
Histamine
A chemical present in cells throughout the body that is released during an allergic reaction and one of the substances responsible for the symptoms of inflammation.
Histamine phosphate
Histamine phosphate 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): histamine phosphate.
Histiocyte
A large, phagocytic cell of the reticuloendothelial system; a macrophage.
Histiocytoma
A common neoplasm of young dogs composed of round histiocytic cells, thought to be Langerhan's cells. Most tumors spontaneously regress.
Histiocytosis-X
Includes eosinophilic granuloma, Hand-Schuller-Christian disease and Letterer-Siwe disease.
Histocompatibility
Literally, the ability of tissues to get along; in immunology, it means identity in all transplantation antigens. These antigens, in turn, are collectively referred to as histocompatibility antigens.
Histology
The study of the structure and behavior of cells and body tissues, usually involving microscopic examination of tissue slices.
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Heredity
Transmission of genetic traits from parents to children.
Herpes
A recurring viral skin infection characterized by clusters of small blisters. Typically, sores are located near the mouth (fever blisters or cold sores) or in the genital region (genital herpes).
Hexachlorophene
A detergent that kills germs.
Hiccup
A sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. The sound of hiccups is caused by the sudden intake of air.
Hidradenitis
Inflammation of the sweat glands.
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Homeopathy
Medical treatment based on the theory that certain diseases can be cured by giving very small doses of substances that, in a healthy person, would produce symptoms like those of the disease.
Homogenize
To make more uniform in quality or consistency.
Hordeolum
Inflammation of a gland on the eyelid. Also called a stye.
Host
An organism that harbors and provides sustenance for another organism.
Humerus
The bone in the upper arm.
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