Category: H

  • Hemoglobin H disease

    A condition resembling thalassemia that results in moderate anemia and abnormalities in red blood cells.  

  • Hemoglobin electrophoresis

    A scientific examination that segregates molecules by their dimensions, configuration, or electrostatic properties.  

  • Hemoglobin C disease

    Hematological disorder characterized by anomalous hemoglobin, found in a minority of individuals within the African American population, ranging from 2 to 3 percent. An exclusive combination of dual genetic expression is required for the manifestation of anemia, with its severity differing among affected individuals. Clinical manifestations consist of recurring episodes of discomfort in the abdomen…

  • Hematopoietic cells

    Hematopoietic cells, residing within the bone marrow, undertake the crucial task of generating the cellular constituents that circulate within the bloodstream, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.  

  • Heartworm disease

    A parasitic disease that impacts dogs, cats, and ferrets, transmitted through mosquitoes from an infected pet to another. The larvae of this parasite migrate to the arteries that supply the heart and lungs of the affected animals, where they mature and reproduce.  

  • Heart catheterization

    Heart catheterization is a diagnostic procedure utilized to visualize the chambers and valves of the heart. It involves the insertion of a tube, known as a catheter, typically through an artery in the groin. Subsequently, a contrast dye is injected into the artery via the catheter. The dye flows into the heart, allowing the creation…

  • Head-upright tilt table test

    A diagnostic examination employed to identify the underlying cause of fainting episodes. In this test, the patient is positioned at various angles on a specialized table for a designated duration. Throughout the procedure, the patient’s heart rhythm, blood pressure, and other relevant measurements are monitored to assess their response to positional changes.  

  • Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder

    The reappearance of LSD effects even after the cessation of the drug experience.  

  • Hairbulb

    The base of a hair strand where the coloration develops.  

  • Hair cells

    The sensory receptors located in the inner ear that convert sound vibrations into signals which are then transmitted to the brain.