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  • Herpes zoster or simply zoster

    Commonly known as shingles and also known as zona, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters.  

  • Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 – (HSV-1 and HSV-2)

    Are two species of the herpes virus family which cause a variety of illnesses/infections in humans such cold sores, chickenpox or varicella, shingles or herpes zoster (VZV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and various cancers, and can cause brain inflammation (encephalitis). HSV-1 is commonly associated with herpes outbreaks of the face known as cold sores or fever blisters,…

  • HER- 2

    Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, a protein giving higher aggressiveness in breast cancer, also known as ErbB-2, ERBB2.  

  • Hernia

    Occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Protrusion of an organ through its containing wall. It may occur in any part of the body, but is especially associated with the abdominal cavity. The protrusion of part of an organ through a portion of the abdominal wall. A condition…

  • Hepatotonic

    (Liver tonic ) a substance that is tonic to the liver – usually employed to normalize liver enzymes and function.  

  • Hepatoregenerative

    A compound that promotes hepatocellular regeneration, repairs and restores liver function to optimum performance.  

  • Hepatoprotective

    (Liver protector) a substance that helps protect the liver from damage by toxins, chemicals or other disease processes. Protecting the liver functions.  

  • Hepatopathy

    A disease or disorder of the liver.  

  • Hepatoma

    Cancer of the liver. A malignant tumour of the liver formed of mature cells, especially found in people with cirrhosis. Primary malignant tumor of the liver, most common in tropical parts of the world, especially where fungus-produced toxins (aflatoxins) may contaminate food; also sometimes associated with hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver. Symptoms include an…

  • Hepatocytolysis

    Cytotoxicity (dissolution) of liver cells.  

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