Глоссарий (Медицинская энциклопедия)
- Hematocrit (Hct)
- The percentage of red blood cells in the blood. A low hematocrit measurement indicates anemia.
- Hematologist
- A doctor who specializes in the problems of blood and bone marrow.
- Hematology
- The science that studies the blood.
- Hematuria
- Blood in the urine.
- Hemoccult (Guaiac) test
- A test that checks for hidden blood in the stool.
- Herpes simplex
- The most common virus that causes sores often seen around the mouth, commonly called cold sores.
- Herpes zoster
- A virus that settles around certain nerves causing blisters, swelling, and pain. This condition is also called shingles.
- Hodgkin's disease
- A cancer that affects the lymph nodes. See Lymphoma.
- Hormones
- Substances secreted by various organs of the body that regulate growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
- Hospice
- A concept of supportive care to meet the special needs of patients and family during the terminal stages of illness. The care may be delivered in the home or hospital by a specially trained team of professionals.
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- The virus that causes AIDS.
- Human leukocyte antigen test (HLA)
- A special blood test used to match a blood or bone marrow donor to a recipient for transfusion or transplant.
- Hyperalimentation
- The intravenous administration of a highly nutritious solution.
