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  • Hexachromic

    Able to distinguish only six of the seven colors of the spectrum or unable to distinguish violet from indigo.  

  • Hexacanth

    The embryonic stage in the life cycle of the tapeworm that has six hooklets to penetrate the intestinal mucosa.  

  • Hexabasic

    An acid that contains six hydrogen (H) atoms that can be replaced by six hydroxyl (OH) radicals.  

  • Hevein

    A protein allergen found in natural rubber latex that stimulates neutrophils to release oxygen radicals. Hevein is a lectin responsible for the IgE-mediated hypersensitivity response to latex products.  

  • Heterozygosis

    The state of having different alleles at a specific locus.  

  • Heteroxenous

    The property of a parasite that requires two different hosts in order to complete its life cycle.  

  • Heterovaccine

    A vaccine from a microbial source other than that causing the disease it is intended to prevent.  

  • Heterotypic

    Concerning something of a different type than that which is being discussed or examined, especially a tissue.  

  • Heterotropia

    A manifest deviation of the eyes resulting from the absence of binocular equilibrium.  

  • Heterotrichosis

    The growth of different kinds or colors of hair on the scalp or body.  

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