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Histology
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HistologyThe study of the structure and behavior of cells and body tissues, usually involving microscopic examination of tissue slices.
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Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
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Histafed
Histafed is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; triprolidine hydrochloride.
Histalog
Histalog is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): betazole hydrochloride.
Histamine
A chemical present in cells throughout the body that is released during an allergic reaction and one of the substances responsible for the symptoms of inflammation.
Histamine phosphate
Histamine phosphate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): histamine phosphate.
Histiocyte
A large, phagocytic cell of the reticuloendothelial system; a macrophage.
Histiocytoma
A common neoplasm of young dogs composed of round histiocytic cells, thought to be Langerhan's cells. Most tumors spontaneously regress.
Histiocytosis-X
Includes eosinophilic granuloma, Hand-Schuller-Christian disease and Letterer-Siwe disease.
Histocompatibility
Literally, the ability of tissues to get along; in immunology, it means identity in all transplantation antigens. These antigens, in turn, are collectively referred to as histocompatibility antigens.
Histoplasmose
Histoplasmose refers to a disease caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum .
Histoplasmosis
A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.
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Haemorrhagic stroke
A stroke caused by intracerebral haemorrhage, or bleeding from a blood vessel within the brain. See also aneurysm.
Handicap
The social consequences of disability and/or impairment (eg. inability to find employment).
Healthy volunteer
A healthy person who agrees to participate in a health research project for reasons other than medical and receives no direct health benefit from participating. See also human subject.
Homocysteine
A product which is found naturally when a particular amino acid is broken down. It is associated with ageing, folate levels, vitamin B deficiencies and possibly renal dysfunction. Higher concentration of homocysteine in plasma is regarded as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Human subject
An individual who is or becomes a participant in research, either as a recipient of the test drug therapy or as a control. A subject may be either a healthy human or a patient. Synonym: subject/trial subject.
Histology
Hair analysis (hair element analysis, hair mineral analysis, hair-shaft analysis)
An ostensibly diagnostic technique that involves laboratory analysis of a sample of hair. It allegedly can be a "useful guide" to bodily well-being.
Healthcare (health care)
Systems whose goal is to maintain or improve human health.
Herbalism (medical herbalism)
Ancient approach to "healing" characterized by using plants, or substances derived from plants, to treat a range of illnesses or to improve the functioning of bodily systems.
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)
The use of natural plant substances to treat illness.
Herbology
Purported science and art of using plants for healing.
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Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Histafed
Histafed is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; triprolidine hydrochloride.
Histalog
Histalog is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): betazole hydrochloride.
Histamine
A chemical present in cells throughout the body that is released during an allergic reaction and one of the substances responsible for the symptoms of inflammation.
Histamine phosphate
Histamine phosphate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): histamine phosphate.
Histiocyte
A large, phagocytic cell of the reticuloendothelial system; a macrophage.
Histiocytoma
A common neoplasm of young dogs composed of round histiocytic cells, thought to be Langerhan's cells. Most tumors spontaneously regress.
Histiocytosis-X
Includes eosinophilic granuloma, Hand-Schuller-Christian disease and Letterer-Siwe disease.
Histocompatibility
Literally, the ability of tissues to get along; in immunology, it means identity in all transplantation antigens. These antigens, in turn, are collectively referred to as histocompatibility antigens.
Histoplasmose
Histoplasmose refers to a disease caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum .
Histoplasmosis
A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Haemorrhagic stroke
A stroke caused by intracerebral haemorrhage, or bleeding from a blood vessel within the brain. See also aneurysm.
Handicap
The social consequences of disability and/or impairment (eg. inability to find employment).
Healthy volunteer
A healthy person who agrees to participate in a health research project for reasons other than medical and receives no direct health benefit from participating. See also human subject.
Homocysteine
A product which is found naturally when a particular amino acid is broken down. It is associated with ageing, folate levels, vitamin B deficiencies and possibly renal dysfunction. Higher concentration of homocysteine in plasma is regarded as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Human subject
An individual who is or becomes a participant in research, either as a recipient of the test drug therapy or as a control. A subject may be either a healthy human or a patient. Synonym: subject/trial subject.
Histology
Hair analysis (hair element analysis, hair mineral analysis, hair-shaft analysis)
An ostensibly diagnostic technique that involves laboratory analysis of a sample of hair. It allegedly can be a "useful guide" to bodily well-being.
Healthcare (health care)
Systems whose goal is to maintain or improve human health.
Herbalism (medical herbalism)
Ancient approach to "healing" characterized by using plants, or substances derived from plants, to treat a range of illnesses or to improve the functioning of bodily systems.
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)
The use of natural plant substances to treat illness.
Herbology
Purported science and art of using plants for healing.
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