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Hordeolum
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HordeolumInflammation of a gland on the eyelid. Also called a stye.
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Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
Eyelid
The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball or opened at will. Each eye has an upper and a lower lid. An eyelid is also called a palpebra.
Stye
Infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the edge of the eyelid.
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Hiccup
A sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. The sound of hiccups is caused by the sudden intake of air.
Hidradenitis
Inflammation of the sweat glands.
Histoplasmosis
A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.
Homeopathy
Medical treatment based on the theory that certain diseases can be cured by giving very small doses of substances that, in a healthy person, would produce symptoms like those of the disease.
Homogenize
To make more uniform in quality or consistency.
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Host
An organism that harbors and provides sustenance for another organism.
Humerus
The bone in the upper arm.
Humidifier
A device for adding moisture to the air.
Hydatid
A cyst containing watery fluid and the larvae of certain tapeworms.
Hydatid disease
Infection with the larvae (cysts) of certain tapeworms.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
Eyelid
The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball or opened at will. Each eye has an upper and a lower lid. An eyelid is also called a palpebra.
Stye
Infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the edge of the eyelid.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Hiccup
A sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. The sound of hiccups is caused by the sudden intake of air.
Hidradenitis
Inflammation of the sweat glands.
Histoplasmosis
A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.
Homeopathy
Medical treatment based on the theory that certain diseases can be cured by giving very small doses of substances that, in a healthy person, would produce symptoms like those of the disease.
Homogenize
To make more uniform in quality or consistency.
Hordeolum
Host
An organism that harbors and provides sustenance for another organism.
Humerus
The bone in the upper arm.
Humidifier
A device for adding moisture to the air.
Hydatid
A cyst containing watery fluid and the larvae of certain tapeworms.
Hydatid disease
Infection with the larvae (cysts) of certain tapeworms.
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