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Hydrocephalus
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Hydrocephalus A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluid-filled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), hydrocephalus or "water on the brain" is sometimes the first sign of spina bifida or can be caused by a tumor or surgery to close an open spinal column.
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Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Cavities
Holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin. The enamel is the outermost white hard surface and the dentin is the yellow layer just beneath enamel. Both layers serve to protect the inner living tooth tissue called the pulp, where blood vessels and nerves reside. Small cavities may not cause pain, and may be unnoticed by the patient. Larger cavities can collect food, and the inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins, foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet - causing toothache. Also referred to as caries.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
Hydrocephalus
A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluid-filled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), hydrocephalus or "water on the brain" is sometimes the first sign of spina bifida or can be caused by a tumor or surgery to close an open spinal column.
Sign
An objective manifestation of a pathological condition. Signs are observed by the examiner rather than reported by the affected individual.
Tumor
Overgrowth of tissue.
Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
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Hydra-zide
Hydra-zide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine and hydrochlorthiazide
Hydralazine and hydrochlorthiazide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl
Hydralazine hcl 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): hydralazine hydrochloride.
Hydralazine hcl and hydrochlorothiazide
Hydralazine hcl and hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 100-50
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 100-50 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 25-25
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 25-25 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 50-50
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl, hydrochlorothiazide and reserpine
Hydralazine hcl, hydrochlorothiazide and reserpine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydralazine hcl-hydrochlorothiazide-reserpine
Hydralazine hcl-hydrochlorothiazide-reserpine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine
Hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydramine
Hydramine 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): diphenhydramine hydrochloride.
Hydrap-es
Hydrap-es 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydration
Provision of fluids by any means to prevent dehydration.
Hydrea
Hydrea 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): hydroxyurea.
Hydro-d
Hydro-d 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydro-reserp
Hydro-reserp 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydro-ride
Hydro-ride 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): amiloride hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydro-serp "25"
Hydro-serp "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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydro-serp "50"
Hydro-serp "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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrocele
A painless swelling of the scrotum caused by the buildup of fluid in the outer covering of the testes.
Hydrocet
Hydrocet 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): acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrochloric acid
An acid made in the stomach that works with pepsin and other enzymes to break down proteins.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide intensol
Hydrochlorothiazide intensol 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide with hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide with hydralazine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine and hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine and hydralazine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen 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): acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide
Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide 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): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen 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): hydrocodone bitartrate; ibuprofen.
Hydrocodone compound
Hydrocodone compound 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): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocortisone
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects metabolism.
Hydrocortisone acetate
Hydrocortisone acetate 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): hydrocortisone acetate.
Hydrocortisone acetate 1 per cent and pramoxine hcl 1 per cent
Hydrocortisone acetate 1 per cent and pramoxine hcl 1 per cent 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): hydrocortisone acetate; pramoxine hydrochloride.
Hydrocortisone and acetic acid
Hydrocortisone and acetic acid 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): acetic acid, glacial; hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone butyrate
Hydrocortisone butyrate 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): hydrocortisone butyrate.
Hydrocortisone in absorbase
Hydrocortisone in absorbase 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): hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate
Hydrocortisone sodium 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): hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 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): hydrocortisone sodium succinate.
Hydrocortisone valerate
Hydrocortisone valerate 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): hydrocortisone valerate.
Hydrocortone
Hydrocortone 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): hydrocortisone.
Hydrodiuril
Hydrodiuril 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydroflumethiazide
Hydroflumethiazide 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): hydroflumethiazide.
Hydroflumethiazide and reserpine
Hydroflumethiazide and reserpine 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): hydroflumethiazide; reserpine.
Hydrogen breath test
A test for lactose intolerance that measures breath samples for too much hydrogen.
Hydrogen peroxide
Disinfecting solution used in dental irrigation procedures or as mouth rinse.
Hydrogenated ergot alkaloids
Hydrogenated ergot alkaloids 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): ergoloid mesylates.
Hydrogenation
A process used by food manufacturers to harden unsaturated liquid vegetable oils into saturated fats, in order to increase the shelf-life of a product or make it thicker in consistency.
Hydromorphone hcl
Hydromorphone hcl 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): hydromorphone hydrochloride.
Hydromox
Hydromox 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): quinethazone.
Hydromox r
Hydromox r 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): quinethazone; reserpine.
Hydronephrosis
Distension of the renal pelvis and calices with urine.
Hydropane
Hydropane 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): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydropres 25
Hydropres 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydropres 50
Hydropres 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydroserpine plus r-h-h
Hydroserpine plus r-h-h 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrotherapy
Physiotherapy in a heated pool.
Hydroureter
Distension of the ureter with fluid due to obstruction. Hydroureter is often accompanied by hydronephrosis if the obstruction is in the bladder trigone or more distal.
Hydroxocobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin 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): hydroxocobalamin.
Hydroxomin
Hydroxomin 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): hydroxocobalamin.
Hydroxyapatite
Calcium hydroxyapatite. One form of calcification which may be associated with acute inflammation in soft tissue or a destructive arthropathy (Milwaukee shoulder).
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate 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): hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate 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): hydroxyprogesterone caproate.
Hydroxyproline
A collagen constituent. May serve as a surrogate for collagen breakdown when assessing bone turnover.
Hydroxystilbamidine isethionate
Hydroxystilbamidine isethionate 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): hydroxystilbamidine isethionate.
Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea 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): hydroxyurea.
Hydroxyzine
A tranquilizer.
Hydroxyzine hcl
Hydroxyzine hcl 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): hydroxyzine hydrochloride.
Hydroxyzine pamoate
Hydroxyzine pamoate 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): hydroxyzine pamoate.
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High-risk pregnancy
A pregnancy with a higher than normal risk of developing complications. Such pregnancies include those with multiple fetuses or Rh incompatibility, and when the mother has had problems with miscarriage, pre-term labor, or placenta previa in earlier pregnancies.
Hindmilk
Breast milk, rich in fat, produced toward the end of a feeding. A baby must nurse for a while (there is no set time - it varies with the individual) to get the hindmilk.
Home monitor
A device used to monitor a baby's breathing or heartbeat to help preventsudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Hot line
A phone number providing direct access to a company or agency for information, advice, and referrals.
Human growth hormone
The hormone that regulates growth.
Hydrocephalus
Hymen
A thin membrane that covers the opening of the vagina.
Hysterosalpingogram
A test used to evaluate the health of the uterus and Fallopian tubes in which dye is injected into the uterus and an X-ray is taken. A hysterosalpingogram can locate blockages or tumors that may be correctable with surgery or medication.
Hysteroscopy
A procedure in which a doctor uses an endoscope to examine the health of the uterus.
Half-Wave rectification
A signal which follows only the positive part of a sinusoid and has zero-response to the negative part. Many simple cells show half-wave rectification to contrast reversing patterns.
Haploscopic stimulation
Different stimuli for the two eyes.
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Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Cavities
Holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin. The enamel is the outermost white hard surface and the dentin is the yellow layer just beneath enamel. Both layers serve to protect the inner living tooth tissue called the pulp, where blood vessels and nerves reside. Small cavities may not cause pain, and may be unnoticed by the patient. Larger cavities can collect food, and the inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins, foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet - causing toothache. Also referred to as caries.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
Hydrocephalus
A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluid-filled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), hydrocephalus or "water on the brain" is sometimes the first sign of spina bifida or can be caused by a tumor or surgery to close an open spinal column.
Sign
An objective manifestation of a pathological condition. Signs are observed by the examiner rather than reported by the affected individual.
Tumor
Overgrowth of tissue.
Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
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Hydra-zide
Hydra-zide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine and hydrochlorthiazide
Hydralazine and hydrochlorthiazide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl
Hydralazine hcl 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): hydralazine hydrochloride.
Hydralazine hcl and hydrochlorothiazide
Hydralazine hcl and hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 100-50
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 100-50 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 25-25
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 25-25 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 50-50
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl, hydrochlorothiazide and reserpine
Hydralazine hcl, hydrochlorothiazide and reserpine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydralazine hcl-hydrochlorothiazide-reserpine
Hydralazine hcl-hydrochlorothiazide-reserpine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine
Hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydramine
Hydramine 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): diphenhydramine hydrochloride.
Hydrap-es
Hydrap-es 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydration
Provision of fluids by any means to prevent dehydration.
Hydrea
Hydrea 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): hydroxyurea.
Hydro-d
Hydro-d 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydro-reserp
Hydro-reserp 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydro-ride
Hydro-ride 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): amiloride hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydro-serp "25"
Hydro-serp "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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydro-serp "50"
Hydro-serp "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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrocele
A painless swelling of the scrotum caused by the buildup of fluid in the outer covering of the testes.
Hydrocet
Hydrocet 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): acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrochloric acid
An acid made in the stomach that works with pepsin and other enzymes to break down proteins.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide intensol
Hydrochlorothiazide intensol 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide with hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide with hydralazine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine and hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine and hydralazine 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen 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): acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide
Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide 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): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen 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): hydrocodone bitartrate; ibuprofen.
Hydrocodone compound
Hydrocodone compound 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): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocortisone
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects metabolism.
Hydrocortisone acetate
Hydrocortisone acetate 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): hydrocortisone acetate.
Hydrocortisone acetate 1 per cent and pramoxine hcl 1 per cent
Hydrocortisone acetate 1 per cent and pramoxine hcl 1 per cent 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): hydrocortisone acetate; pramoxine hydrochloride.
Hydrocortisone and acetic acid
Hydrocortisone and acetic acid 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): acetic acid, glacial; hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone butyrate
Hydrocortisone butyrate 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): hydrocortisone butyrate.
Hydrocortisone in absorbase
Hydrocortisone in absorbase 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): hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate
Hydrocortisone sodium 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): hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 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): hydrocortisone sodium succinate.
Hydrocortisone valerate
Hydrocortisone valerate 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): hydrocortisone valerate.
Hydrocortone
Hydrocortone 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): hydrocortisone.
Hydrodiuril
Hydrodiuril 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): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydroflumethiazide
Hydroflumethiazide 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): hydroflumethiazide.
Hydroflumethiazide and reserpine
Hydroflumethiazide and reserpine 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): hydroflumethiazide; reserpine.
Hydrogen breath test
A test for lactose intolerance that measures breath samples for too much hydrogen.
Hydrogen peroxide
Disinfecting solution used in dental irrigation procedures or as mouth rinse.
Hydrogenated ergot alkaloids
Hydrogenated ergot alkaloids 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): ergoloid mesylates.
Hydrogenation
A process used by food manufacturers to harden unsaturated liquid vegetable oils into saturated fats, in order to increase the shelf-life of a product or make it thicker in consistency.
Hydromorphone hcl
Hydromorphone hcl 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): hydromorphone hydrochloride.
Hydromox
Hydromox 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): quinethazone.
Hydromox r
Hydromox r 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): quinethazone; reserpine.
Hydronephrosis
Distension of the renal pelvis and calices with urine.
Hydropane
Hydropane 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): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydropres 25
Hydropres 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydropres 50
Hydropres 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): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydroserpine plus r-h-h
Hydroserpine plus r-h-h 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): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrotherapy
Physiotherapy in a heated pool.
Hydroureter
Distension of the ureter with fluid due to obstruction. Hydroureter is often accompanied by hydronephrosis if the obstruction is in the bladder trigone or more distal.
Hydroxocobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin 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): hydroxocobalamin.
Hydroxomin
Hydroxomin 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): hydroxocobalamin.
Hydroxyapatite
Calcium hydroxyapatite. One form of calcification which may be associated with acute inflammation in soft tissue or a destructive arthropathy (Milwaukee shoulder).
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate 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): hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate 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): hydroxyprogesterone caproate.
Hydroxyproline
A collagen constituent. May serve as a surrogate for collagen breakdown when assessing bone turnover.
Hydroxystilbamidine isethionate
Hydroxystilbamidine isethionate 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): hydroxystilbamidine isethionate.
Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea 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): hydroxyurea.
Hydroxyzine
A tranquilizer.
Hydroxyzine hcl
Hydroxyzine hcl 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): hydroxyzine hydrochloride.
Hydroxyzine pamoate
Hydroxyzine pamoate 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): hydroxyzine pamoate.
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High-risk pregnancy
A pregnancy with a higher than normal risk of developing complications. Such pregnancies include those with multiple fetuses or Rh incompatibility, and when the mother has had problems with miscarriage, pre-term labor, or placenta previa in earlier pregnancies.
Hindmilk
Breast milk, rich in fat, produced toward the end of a feeding. A baby must nurse for a while (there is no set time - it varies with the individual) to get the hindmilk.
Home monitor
A device used to monitor a baby's breathing or heartbeat to help preventsudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Hot line
A phone number providing direct access to a company or agency for information, advice, and referrals.
Human growth hormone
The hormone that regulates growth.
Hydrocephalus
Hymen
A thin membrane that covers the opening of the vagina.
Hysterosalpingogram
A test used to evaluate the health of the uterus and Fallopian tubes in which dye is injected into the uterus and an X-ray is taken. A hysterosalpingogram can locate blockages or tumors that may be correctable with surgery or medication.
Hysteroscopy
A procedure in which a doctor uses an endoscope to examine the health of the uterus.
Half-Wave rectification
A signal which follows only the positive part of a sinusoid and has zero-response to the negative part. Many simple cells show half-wave rectification to contrast reversing patterns.
Haploscopic stimulation
Different stimuli for the two eyes.
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