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Humerus
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HumerusThe bone in the upper arm.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Arm
"1. In popular usage, the appendage that extends from the shoulder to the hand. However, the medical definition refers to the upper extremity extending from the shoulder only to the elbow, excluding the forearm, which extends from the elbow to the wrist. The arm contains one bone: the humerus. 2. In a randomized clinical trial, any of the treatment groups. Most randomized trials have two ""arms,"" but some have three ""arms,"" or even more."
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Humegon
Humegon 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): menotropins fsh;lh.
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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
Inflammation of a gland on the eyelid. Also called a stye.
Host
An organism that harbors and provides sustenance for another organism.
Humerus
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.
Hydatidiform mole
A cystic tumor of the placental tissues of an abnormal pregnancy. Complications of this disorder include bleeding and infection.
Hydrocele
A painless swelling of the scrotum caused by the buildup of fluid in the outer covering of the testes.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Arm
"1. In popular usage, the appendage that extends from the shoulder to the hand. However, the medical definition refers to the upper extremity extending from the shoulder only to the elbow, excluding the forearm, which extends from the elbow to the wrist. The arm contains one bone: the humerus. 2. In a randomized clinical trial, any of the treatment groups. Most randomized trials have two ""arms,"" but some have three ""arms,"" or even more."
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Humegon
Humegon 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): menotropins fsh;lh.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
Inflammation of a gland on the eyelid. Also called a stye.
Host
An organism that harbors and provides sustenance for another organism.
Humerus
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.
Hydatidiform mole
A cystic tumor of the placental tissues of an abnormal pregnancy. Complications of this disorder include bleeding and infection.
Hydrocele
A painless swelling of the scrotum caused by the buildup of fluid in the outer covering of the testes.
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