Category: H
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Hydroa vacciniforme
A vesicular rash that heals with crusting and scarring of sun-exposed regions of the skin. HV is a rare disease, typically occurring in children under 10 years old. The rash heals with scars that resemble skin vaccination scars. HV may be prevented by wearing protective clothing or by using sunscreens.
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Hydride
A chemical compound containing hydrogen and an element or radical.
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Hydrepigastrium
An accumulation of fluid between the peritoneum and the abdominal muscles.
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Hydrencephalomeningocele
A herniation through a defect in the skull. It contains brain and cerebrospinal fluid covered by meningeal tissues.
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Hydrazine sulfate
A chemical promoted for the treatment of cancer. There are no evidence-based studies supporting the efficacy of hydrazine sulfate for cancer.
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Hydrase
An enzyme that catalyzes the addition or withdrawal of water from a compound without hydrolysis occurring.
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Hydranencephaly
Internal hydrocephalus caused by congenital absence of the cerebral hemispheres.
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Hydramnion
An excess of amniotic fluid in the uterus.
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Hydradenoma
A tumor of a sweat gland.
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Hydradenitis
Inflammation of a sweat gland. The swelling of sweat glands in the underarm area.