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Hydrochloric acid
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Hydrochloric acid An acid made in the stomach that works with pepsin and other enzymes to break down proteins.
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Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Pepsin
An enzyme made in the stomach that breaks down proteins.
Enzymes
Proteins that act as a catalysts in mediating and speeding a specific chemical reaction.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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)
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.
Hydrochloric acid
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.
Hysterosalpingography
X-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes that uses dye and is often performed to rule out tubal obstruction.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Pepsin
An enzyme made in the stomach that breaks down proteins.
Enzymes
Proteins that act as a catalysts in mediating and speeding a specific chemical reaction.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
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.
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.
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.
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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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)
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.
Hydrochloric acid
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.
Hysterosalpingography
X-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes that uses dye and is often performed to rule out tubal obstruction.
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