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Icterus neonatorum
Jaundice in newborn infants.
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Icteric hepatitis
An infectious syndrome of hepatitis characterized by jaundice, nausea, fever, right-upper quadrant pain, enlarged liver and transaminitis (increase in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)).
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Ichthyotoxic
A substance which is poisonous to fish.
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Iceterus
Jaundice, yellowish pigmentation of the skin.
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IC 50
The median maximal inhibitory concentration; a measure of the effectiveness of a compound in inhibiting biological or biochemical function.
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Hypoxia
A shortage of oxygen in the body. Decreased concentration of oxygen in the inspired air and body tissues. Low oxygen levels in the tissues. An inadequate supply of oxygen to tissue as a result of a lack of oxygen in the arterial blood. Cerebral hypoxia refers to reduced oxygenation of brain tissue and is a…
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Hypoxaemia
Is the reduction of oxygen specifically in the blood. An inadequate supply of oxygen in the arterial blood. A fall in the concentration of oxygen in the arterial blood. Symptoms are those of cyanosis and, if severe, the affected individual will show signs of respiratory failure. Hypoxemia is a condition marked by an unusually low…
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Hypothermic
Relating to hypothermia, with subnormal body temperature. A condition in which an organism’s temperature drops below that required for normal metabolism and body functions. Occurs when heat loss exceeds heat production where the body temperature falls below 95° F (35° C); this is a potentially fatal condition. Suffering from hypothermia. Related to or showing signs…
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Hypotensive
Characterized by or causing diminished tension or pressure, as abnormally low blood pressure. An agent that lowers high blood pressure. Causing or marking a lowering of blood pressure, as in hypotension. Described as or leading to reduced tension or pressure, such as in cases of abnormally low blood pressure.
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Hypophagic
Under-eating.
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