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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs)
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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) Viruses that can cause warts. Some HPVs are sexually transmitted and cause wart-like growths on the genitals. HPV is a major risk factor for cervical cancer.
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Genitals
External sex organs: the penis and testicles in a male and the labia in a female.
Risk
In clinical trials, the probability of harm or discomfort for subjects, arising from the test product. Acceptable risk differs depending on the condition for which a product is being tested. A product for sore throat, for example, will be expected to have a low incidence of side effects. However, unpleasant side effects may be an acceptable risk when testing a promising treatment for a life-threatening illness.
Cervical
Having to do with the neck (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
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Humalog
Humalog 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): insulin lispro recombinant.
Humalog mix 50-50
Humalog mix 50-50 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): insulin lispro protamine recombinant; insulin lispro recombinant.
Humalog mix 75-25
Humalog mix 75-25 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): insulin lispro protamine recombinant; insulin lispro recombinant.
Humalog pen
Humalog pen 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): insulin lispro recombinant.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Hormone produced by the placenta during early pregnancy.
Human growth hormone
The hormone that regulates growth.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
A virus that steadily weakens the body's defense (immune) system until it can no longer fight off infections such as pneumonia, diarrhea, tumors and other illnesses. All of which can be part of AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome). Unable to fight back, most people die within three years of the first signs of AIDS appearing. Most of all HIV infections have been transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse with someone who is already infected with HIV. HIV can also be transmitted by infected blood or blood products (as in blood transfusions).
Human Insulin
Man-made insulins that are similar to insulin produced by your own body. Human insulin has been available since October 1982.
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.
Humatin
Humatin 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): paromomycin sulfate.
Humatrope
Humatrope 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): somatropin recombinant.
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Holter monitor
A portable ECG machine.
Hormone therapy
The use of hormones, medications, or surgery to suppress (block) or mimic hormones and alter the growth of hormone sensitive cancer.
Hospice
Literal meaning "a place of shelter." Today it refers to supportive care of a terminally ill patient.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Use of the female hormones estrogen and progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) to replace those the body no longer produces after menopause.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Hormone produced by the placenta during early pregnancy.
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs)
Hydrochloric acid
An acid made in the stomach that works with pepsin and other enzymes to break down proteins.
Hydrogen breath test
A test for lactose intolerance that measures breath samples for too much hydrogen.
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
A bulge in the ventricle that causes impeded blood flow.
Hypoglycemia
Low levels of blood sugar.
Hypoxia
Abnormal oxygen content in the organs and tissues of the body.
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Genitals
External sex organs: the penis and testicles in a male and the labia in a female.
Risk
In clinical trials, the probability of harm or discomfort for subjects, arising from the test product. Acceptable risk differs depending on the condition for which a product is being tested. A product for sore throat, for example, will be expected to have a low incidence of side effects. However, unpleasant side effects may be an acceptable risk when testing a promising treatment for a life-threatening illness.
Cervical
Having to do with the neck (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Humalog
Humalog 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): insulin lispro recombinant.
Humalog mix 50-50
Humalog mix 50-50 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): insulin lispro protamine recombinant; insulin lispro recombinant.
Humalog mix 75-25
Humalog mix 75-25 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): insulin lispro protamine recombinant; insulin lispro recombinant.
Humalog pen
Humalog pen 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): insulin lispro recombinant.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Hormone produced by the placenta during early pregnancy.
Human growth hormone
The hormone that regulates growth.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
A virus that steadily weakens the body's defense (immune) system until it can no longer fight off infections such as pneumonia, diarrhea, tumors and other illnesses. All of which can be part of AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome). Unable to fight back, most people die within three years of the first signs of AIDS appearing. Most of all HIV infections have been transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse with someone who is already infected with HIV. HIV can also be transmitted by infected blood or blood products (as in blood transfusions).
Human Insulin
Man-made insulins that are similar to insulin produced by your own body. Human insulin has been available since October 1982.
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.
Humatin
Humatin 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): paromomycin sulfate.
Humatrope
Humatrope 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): somatropin recombinant.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Holter monitor
A portable ECG machine.
Hormone therapy
The use of hormones, medications, or surgery to suppress (block) or mimic hormones and alter the growth of hormone sensitive cancer.
Hospice
Literal meaning "a place of shelter." Today it refers to supportive care of a terminally ill patient.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Use of the female hormones estrogen and progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) to replace those the body no longer produces after menopause.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Hormone produced by the placenta during early pregnancy.
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs)
Hydrochloric acid
An acid made in the stomach that works with pepsin and other enzymes to break down proteins.
Hydrogen breath test
A test for lactose intolerance that measures breath samples for too much hydrogen.
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
A bulge in the ventricle that causes impeded blood flow.
Hypoglycemia
Low levels of blood sugar.
Hypoxia
Abnormal oxygen content in the organs and tissues of the body.
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