Medical Topics
A type of laparoscopic surgery where the surgeon uses both a laparoscope and his or her hand to help with dissection, retraction,… »
The thick and short hand digit which is next to the index finger in humans. »
A bone in the thick, short finger next to the index finger. »
The second finger from the radial side of the hand, next to the thumb. »
A bone in the second finger from the radial side of the hand, next to the thumb »
The middle or third finger from the radial side of the hand. »
A bone in the middle or third finger from the radial side of the hand. »
The fourth finger from the radial side of the hand. »
A bone in the fourth finger from the radial side of the hand. »
The fifth and smallest finger from the radial side of the hand. »
A bone in the fifth and smallest finger from the radial side of the hand. »
The skin covering the fingers or appendages of the hand. »
A device designed to limit the movement of the hand such as a splint for therapy or a restraint for phlebotomy. … »
No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is… »
General or unspecified injuries to the hand. »
Two sets of interossei muscles (dorsal and palmar) that run along the metacarpal bones in the hand controlling the movement of the… »
A bone of the hand. »
A surgical specialty concerned with the surgical management of disease, disability, or injury of the upper extremity. »
A traditional unit of length equal to 4 inches or 10.16 centimeters. »
A condition marked by pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or redness of the hands or feet. It sometimes occurs as a side effect… »
A multifocal, unisystem form of Langerhans-cell histiocytosis. There is involvement of multiple sites in one organ system, most frequently the bone. Patients… »
This gene plays a role in both transcriptional regulation and cardiac development. »
Human HAND2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4q33 and is approximately 5 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
A number or token that lets a program access a resource. Programs often receive a handle in response to a request for… »
A question about whether an individual is able to handle their money. »
A coded value that represents a special handling requirement for the labeled material or object. »
A part of a mechanical device designed to be used while held in the hand. »
A part of a device designed to stabilize or support the hand. »
A question about whether an individual's hands are or were swollen. »
The part of a telephone that has the earpiece and mouthpiece and is designed to be held in the hand. »
The largest of the miniature breeds, it reaches 25-40kg at sexual maturity. The Hanford pig is white with an elongated snout and… »
A microscopy staining method that utilizes Hansel reagent to differentiate eosinophils and neutrophils in a specimen. »
A genus of single-stranded, segmented, negative-sense RNA viruses in the family bunyaviridae. These viruses are transmitted by aerosolized rodent excreta or rodent… »
Infections with viruses of the genus HANTAVIRUS. This is associated with at least four clinical syndromes: HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME caused… »
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. They shed the virus… »
An infection caused by Hantaviruses. It manifests with flu-like symptoms but it rapidly progresses to life-threatening respiratory problems. »
A donor who has only one haplotype in common with the recipient. »
A way of denoting the collective genotype of a number of closely linked loci on a chromosome. »
A plant whose seeds and root have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have antioxidant… »
A substance that can act as an epitope for an antibody but that lacks immunogenicity unless coupled to a larger carrier… »
A device designed to give physical feedback in a remote control system. »
Haptoglobin (406 aa, ~45 kDa) is encoded by the human HP gene. This protein plays a role in tight junction disassembly, intestinal… »
A laboratory test result which indicates decreased levels of haptoglobin in a biological specimen. »
The determination of the amount of haptoglobin protein present in a sample. »
Haptoglobin-related protein (348 aa, ~39 kDa) is encoded by the human HPR gene. This protein plays a role in hemoglobin binding. … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Reach: are you able to bend down and pick up clothing from the floor? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Walking: are you able to climb up five steps? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Eating: are you able to cut your meat? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Activities: are you able to do chores such as vacuuming or yardwork? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Dressing and grooming: are you able to dress yourself, including tying shoelaces and doing buttons? … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Arising: are you able to get in and out of bed? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Activities: are you able to get in and out of a car? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Hygiene: are you able to get on and off the toilet? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Eating: are you able to lift a full cup or glass to your mouth? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Grip: are you able to open car doors? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Eating: are you able to open a new milk carton? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Grip: are you able to open jars which have been previously opened? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Reach: are you able to reach and get down a 5 pound object (such as a… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Activities: are you able to run errands and shop? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Dressing and grooming: are you able to shampoo your hair? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Arising: are you able to stand up from a straight chair? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Hygiene: are you able to take a tub bath? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Grip: are you able to turn faucets on and off? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Walking: are you able to walk outdoors on flat ground? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Hygiene: are you able to wash and dry your body? »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Bathtub bar. … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Bathtub seat. … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Built up or… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Cane. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Crutches. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Jar opener (for… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Long-handled appliances for… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Long-handled appliances in… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Raised toilet… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Special or built… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Devices used for… »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Walker. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities - Wheelchair. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities Dress/Arising/Eat/Walk - Other. … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities Dress/Arising/Eat/Walk - Specify. … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities Hygiene/Reach/Grip/Act - Other. … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Aids or devices that you usually use for any of these activities Hygiene/Reach/Grip/Act - Specify. … »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Arising. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Dressing and grooming. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Eating. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Errands and chores. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Gripping and opening things. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Hygiene. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Reach. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Categories usually need help from another person - Walking. »
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) How much pain have you had because of your illness in the past week. »
A question associated with the HAQ-DI questionnaire. »
A capsule covered with a rigid outer shell. »
The front, bony part of the roof of the mouth. »
An adenoid cystic carcinoma arising from the minor salivary glands in the hard palate. »
A carcinoma that arises from the hard palate. Representative examples include squamous cell carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. … »
A benign epithelial neoplasm arising from the minor salivary glands in the hard palate. It is characterized by the presence of a… »
A mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising from the minor salivary glands in the hard palate. »
A benign, slow-growing and painless neoplasm that arises from the minor salivary glands in the hard palate. It is composed of… »
A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the hard palate. It usually presents as a papillary or exophytic mass. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a hard time telling other people about their infection. »
An accessory gland of the orbit. »
A melanin-forming tumor that arose spontaneously in a non-inbred mouse, and that is transplantable to mice of many strains but does not… »
Seldom; rarely; almost never. »
The use of a piece of hardware with the requisite Parameters and ParameterValues. (caMAGE) »
The ratio of genotype frequencies that evolve when mating is random and neither selection nor drift are operating. For two alleles (A… »
A very rare and usually lethal autosomal recessive inherited disorder of the skin caused by mutations in the ABCA12 gene. It is… »
Transient blanching of the lower half of the body while in the lateral recumbent position, most commonly seen in premature or low… »
The Harold C Simmons Cancer Center is focused on translational cancer research. It became an NCI-designated cancer center in 2010. It is… »
The Harrier is similar to the English Foxhound, but smaller. A muscular hunting hound with a short, hard coat, usually lemon and… »
Derived from inbred Hartley stocks at the Eastman Kodak Company and Montreal's Institute Armand Frappier, having undergone spontaneous mutation that led to… »
Albino outbred guinea pig belonging to the English (short-haired) breed. The Hartley guinea pig was imported from the Medical Research Council, Millhill,… »
An autosomal recessive inherited metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the SLC6A19 gene. It is characterized by defective absorption of neutral amino… »
Collection of a material of interest from a cell culture supernatant. »
Collection of a material of interest from a cell lysate. »
Remove from a culture or a living or dead body, as for the purposes of transplantation. »
A replication-defective mouse sarcoma virus first described by J.J. Harvey in 1964. The ras gene was first identified in this virus. … »
A question about whether an individual has or had a cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic disease. »
A question about whether an individual has Alzheimer's, dementia from any etiology or any serious cognitive impairment. »
A question about whether an individual has or had any rheumatic or connective tissue disease. »
A question about whether an individual has or had asthma, chronic lung disease, chronic bronchitis or emphysema. »
A question about whether an individual has or had cancer other than basal cell skin cancer. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a chronic liver disease. »
A question about whether an individual has or had decubitus ulcers, peripheral skin ulcers or repeated episodes of cellulitis. »
A question about whether an individual has or had depression. »
A question about whether an individual has or had diabetes requiring treatment. »
A question about whether an individual has or had end organ damage as a result of diabetes. »
A question about whether an individual has ever smoked. »
A question about whether an individual has or had gastric or peptic ulcers. »
A question about whether an individual has or had hemiplegia. »
A question about whether an individual has HIV or AIDS. »
A question about whether an individual has or had hypertension. »
A question about whether an individual has or had been living a wonderful adventure. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a metastatic solid tumor. »
A question about whether an individual has or had moderate or severe liver disease. »
A question about whether an individual has or had moderate or severe renal disease. »
A question about whether an individual has or had peripheral vascular disease. »
A question about whether an individual's life has or had been full of things that were interesting. »
Human HAS2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8q24.12 and is approximately 29 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
A fusion gene that results from an intrachromosomal rearrangement of the q arm of chromosome 8 which fuses the 5' promoter region… »
An irreversible unique number generated from a string of text. The hash value is calculated so that it's unlikely, but not impossible,… »
An autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland (a gland located beneath the larynx). It is caused by the formation of antibodies that… »
An autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland (a gland located beneath the larynx). It is caused by the formation of antibodies that… »
Severe, transient hyperthyroidism associated with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. »
A small spherical body composed of keratinized squamous epithelial cells arranged in a concentric pattern in the medullary portion of the… »
Human HAT1 wild-type allele is located within 2q31.2-q33.1 and is approximately 70 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histone acetyltransferase type… »
The Havanese gives a rugged impression of a little dog; it is sturdy and not fragile. It is a double-coated breed with… »
This gene plays a role in macrophage and T helper cell activation. »
Human HAVCR2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5q33.3 and is approximately 57 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
A question about whether an individual has or had abdominal discomfort. »
A question about whether an individual has or had aches or pains in their muscles or bones. »
A question about whether an individual has or had aching. »
A question about whether an individual currently has adequate moisture in their mouth. »
A question about whether an individual has allergies. »
A question about an individual's ability to have and maintain an erection. »
A question about whether an individual has arthritis, rheumatism, bursitis, lupus or Sjogren's syndrome. »
A question about whether an individual has any autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. »
A question about whether an individual has axillary fullness or numbness. »
A question about whether an individual has or had back pain. »
A question about whether an individual is or has been coughing. »
A question about whether an individual has or had blistering. »
A question about whether an individual has or had blurry eyesight. »
A question about whether an individual has or had bowel troubles. »
A question about whether an individual has or had breast swelling. »
A question about whether an individual has or had chest wall swelling. »
A question about whether an individual has or had chills. »
A question about whether an individual has a chronic infection. »
A question about whether an individual has or had confidence in their nurse(s). »
A question about whether an individual is or has been constipated. »
A question about whether an individual has or had control of their bowels. »
A question about whether an individual currently has a disease. »
A question about whether an individual has diabetes. »
A question about whether an individual has or had diarrhea. »
A question about whether an individual has or had difficulty eating. »
A question about whether an individual has or had difficulty planning for the future because of their illness. »
A question about whether an individual has or had difficulty standing from a seated position or walking up stairs. »
A question about whether an individual has or had discomfort or pain in the stomach. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a dry mouth. »
A question about whether an individual has or had embarrassment due to problems with their teeth, denture or mouth. »
A question about whether an individual has vomited. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a feeling of fullness or heaviness in the area of the stomach. … »
A question about whether an individual has or had a fever. »
A question about whether an individual has or had firmness or tightness. »
A question about whether an individual has or had frequent colds or infections. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a good appetite. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a tumor, growth, cyst, or cancer. »
A question about whether an individual has a history of cold sores. »
A question about whether an individual has or had seizures. »
A question about whether an individual has or had severe tooth or gum trouble. »
A question about whether an individual has or had heartburn. »
A question about whether an individual has or had heaviness. »
A question about whether an individual has or had hiccups. »
A question about whether an individual has a history of opportunistic or frequent infections. »
A question about whether an individual has or had hot flushes. »
A question about whether an individual is currently immunodeficient. »
A question about whether an individual has or had an increase in anger or irritability. »
A question about whether an individual has or had increased appetite. »
A question about whether an individual has or had an increased roundness of their face. »
A question about whether an individual has or had increased temperature in arm. »
A question about whether an individual has or had indigestion, heartburn, reflux, or discomfort in the upper abdomen. »
A question about whether an individual has or had joint pain or muscle cramps. »
A question about whether an individual has or had limited ability to travel. »
A question about whether an individual has or had limited movement of their wrist. »
A question about whether an individual has or had limited movement of their fingers. »
A question about whether an individual has or had limited movement of their shoulder. »
A question about whether an individual has or had limited movement of their wrist. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a low mood, sadness, depression, or easy crying. »
A question about whether an individual has or had low self-esteem because of their swallowing problem. »
A question about whether a person has or had nausea. »
A question about whether an individual has or had night sweats. »
A response that something has not been tried by an individual. »
A question about whether an individual has or had numbness. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt numbness or tingling in their feet. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt numbness or tingling in their hands. »
A question about whether an individual has or had other symptoms. »
A question about whether an individual has or had pain in their fingertips. »
A question about whether an individual has or had pain in the mouth, throat or neck. »
A question about whether an individual has or had pain other than everyday kinds of pain. »
A question about whether an individual has or had pain, tenderness or discomfort in their breast. »
A question about whether an individual has or had pain in certain parts of their body. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a penile prosthesis. »
A question about whether an individual has or had people to help them if they need it. »
A question about whether an individual has or had pockets of fluid develop. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a problem receiving adequate disease and treatment information. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a problem with flatulence. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a problem with their skin being fragile, easily bruised, or developing stretch… »
A question about whether an individual has or had a problem with repeated injections. »
A question about whether an individual has or had other problems they attribute to their steroid use. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a rash or acne on their face. »
A question about whether an individual has or had redness. »
A question about whether an individual has or had shortness of breath. »
A question about whether an individual has or had side effects from their treatment. »
A question about whether an individual has or had stiffness. »
A question about whether an individual has or had stomach problems that caused them to worry. »
A question about whether an individual has or had swelling. »
A question about whether an individual has or had swelling in their face, arms or legs. »
A question about whether an individual has or had swelling or cramps in the area of the stomach. »
A question about whether an individual has or had swelling or pitting; which occurs when you press firmly on your skin and… »
A question about whether an individual has or had tenderness. »
A question about whether an individual has or had an oral yeast infection. »
A question about whether an individual has or had tremors. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble breathing. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble buttoning buttons. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble concentrating. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble controlling their blood sugar. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble feeling sensations in their arms, hands, or legs. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble feeling the shape of small objects when they are in their… »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble hearing. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble remembering things. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble smelling. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble swallowing food. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble walking. »
A question about whether an individual has or had trouble with their eyesight. »
A question about whether an individual has ever had a transplant. »
A question about whether an individual has or had weakness in their arms or legs. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a weight gain problem. »
A question about whether an individual has or had a weight loss problem. »
A question about whether an individual is or has been a happy person. »
A question about whether an individual is or has been very nervous. »
A question about whether an individual is or has been anxious or worried. »
A question about whether an individual has or had been bothered by nervousness or their nerves. »
A question about whether an individual has or had been in firm control of their behavior, thoughts, emotions, or feelings. »
A question about whether an individual is or has been in low or very low spirits. »
A question about whether an individual is or has been moody or brooded about things. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt calm and peaceful. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt cheerful or lighthearted. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt downhearted and blue. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt emotionally stable. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt like crying. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt loved and wanted. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt restless, fidgety, or impatient. »
A question about whether an individual feels or felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer them up. »
A question about whether an individual has or had generally enjoyed the things they do. »
A question about whether an individual has or had reason to wonder if they were losing their mind or control over the… »
The fruit of the hawthorn tree or bush. It has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including heart… »
Each spring, summer, and fall, trees, weeds, and grasses release tiny pollen grains into the air. Some of the pollen ends up… »
The formula to calculate body surface area as described by D and EF DuBois D. It is mathematically defined as: BSA (m^2)… »
A measure of how often a particular event happens in one group compared to how often it happens in another group, over… »
Even if you use them properly, many chemicals can still harm human health and the environment. When you throw these substances away,… »
An immunotoxin comprised of an anti-CD7 antibody, HB-2, linked to Saporin, a toxin that inhibits protein synthesis, eliciting an antibody-dependent cellular immunity… »
Human HBA1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13.3 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
Human HBA2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13.3 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
Human HBB wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
Human HBD wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
Human HBE1 wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 237 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
This gene plays a role in macrophage-mediated cellular proliferation and growth regulation in fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. »
Human HBEGF wild-type allele is located within 5q23 and is approximately 14 kb in length. This allele, which encodes heparin-binding EGF-like growth… »
This gene plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the body in the fetus and neonate. »
Human HBG1 wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
This gene plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the body in the fetus and the neonate. … »
Human HBG2 wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 393 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
Human HBM wt allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13.3 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which… »
An inherited disorder in which the risk of breast cancer (especially before the age of 50) and ovarian cancer is higher than… »
Human HBQ1 wt allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13.3 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
A virus that causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is carried and passed to others through the blood and other body… »
Hepatitis B is a small DNA virus that contains only 4 open reading frames in its genome. Three of these ORFs… »
Human HBZ wt allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13.3 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
A host-specific toxin from the maize pathogen Cochliobolus carbonum. An inhibitor of histone deacetylase, it is a cyclic tetrapeptide containing an… »
A chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, broiling, and barbecuing. HCAs… »
Human HCCS wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp22.3 and is approximately 12 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of lymphoma. It binds to the protein CD20, which is found on… »
Human HCK wild-type allele is located within 20q11-q12 and is approximately 50 kb in length. This allele, which encodes tyrosine-protein kinase HCK… »
Healthcare proxy. A type of advance directive that gives a person (such as a relative, lawyer, or friend) the authority to make… »
A substance being studied in the treatment of brain cancer. It is made naturally by the hypothalamus (a part of the brain)… »
Human HCRT wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q21 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
The amount of whole blood that is made up of red blood cells. It depends on the number and size of red… »
A virus that causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is carried and passed to others through the blood and other body… »
The NCI term type designation for a header term. »
Bipartite DNA binding domain containing a homeo domain and a leucine zipper. »
An enzyme that removes a small molecule called an acetyl group from histones (proteins found in chromosomes). This changes the way the… »
A substance that causes a chemical change that stops tumor cells from dividing. HDAC inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of… »
An orally bioavailable benzamide and inhibitor of human class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) isoenzymes 1, 2 and 3, with potential antineoplastic… »
A histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. CG200745 inhibits the catalytic activity of HDAC, resulting in an accumulation of highly… »
A hydroxamic acid-derived histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. CHR-2845 inhibits HDAC leading to an accumulation of highly acetylated histones,… »
An orally bioavailable, second-generation hydroxamic acid-based inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC) with potential antineoplastic activity. HDAC inhibitor CHR-3996 inhibits HDAC, resulting in… »
A novel histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. Although the exact therapeutic mechanism of action for CXD101 is not known,… »
A topical formulation containing the histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon cutaneous administration, SHP-141 selectively binds to and inhibits… »
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It blocks enzymes needed for cell division and may kill… »
A multi-targeted, small-molecule inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC), epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase (EGFR/ErbB1), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2… »
This gene plays a role in chromatin remodeling and the repression of gene expression. »
Human HDAC1 wild-type allele is located within 1p34 and is approximately 42 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histone deacetylase 1… »
This gene plays a role in the regulation of histone acetylation. »
Human HDAC10 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 22q13.31 and is approximately 6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
This gene is involved in deacetylation of histones. »
Human HDAC11 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3p25.1 and is approximately 27 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
This gene is involved in chromatin remodeling, repression of gene expression and control of both cell proliferation and differentiation. »
Human HDAC2 wild-type allele is located within 6q21 and is approximately 30 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histone deacetylase 2… »
This gene plays a role in chromatin remodeling, repression of gene expression and modulation of both cell growth and apoptosis. »
Human HDAC3 wild-type allele is located within 5q31 and is approximately 16 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histone deacetylase 3… »
This gene is involved in chromatin remodeling, repression of gene expression and myoblast differentiation. »
Human HDAC4 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q37.2 and is approximately 352 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
This gene plays a role in chromatin remodeling, repression of gene expression and control of cellular differentiation. »
Human HDAC5 wild-type allele is located within 17q21 and is approximately 47 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histone deacetylase 5… »
This gene is involved in chromatin remodeling, repression of gene expression and cellular management of misfolded protein-induced stress. »
An orally bioavailable, specific inhibitor of histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) with potential antineoplastic activity. ACY-1215 selectively targets and binds to HDAC6, thereby… »
Human HDAC6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp11.23 and is approximately 23 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
This gene is involved in both histone modification and chromatin modeling. »
Human HDAC7 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q13.1 and is approximately 50 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
This gene plays a role in chromatin modification. »
Human HDAC9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7p21.1 and is approximately 910 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
Human HDC wild-type allele is located within 15q21-q22 and is approximately 24 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histidine decarboxylase protein,… »
The determination of the ratio of HDL cholesterol compared to LDL cholesterol present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as… »
The determination of the amount of the average particle size of high-density lipoprotein in a sample. »
The determination of the amount of HDL-cholesterol subclass 2 present in a sample. »
The determination of the amount of HDL-cholesterol subclass 3 present in a sample. »
An orally bioavailable HDM2 antagonist with potential antineoplastic activity. Hdm2 inhibitor JNJ-26854165 inhibits the binding of the HDM2 protein to the transcriptional… »
An amount of radiation that is greater than that given in typical radiation therapy. HDR is precisely directed at the tumor to… »
A protein found on cells that line the lungs and reproductive organs, such as the ovaries. HE4 may be found in higher… »
For oncology, an area of the body generally construed to comprise the base of skull and facial bones, sinuses, orbits, salivary glands,… »
A funding category. »
A high-grade, aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the head and neck region. The most common sites of… »
Cancer that arises in the head or neck region (in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx [voice… »
A finding about one or more characteristics of head and neck cancer, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v6 classification… »
A finding about one or more characteristics of head and neck cancer, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v7 classification… »
A carcinoma that arises from the head and neck region. Representative examples include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell… »
A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck region. This category includes inflammatory disorders,… »
Symptoms, physical examination results, and/or laboratory test results related to the head and neck. »
Secretions and fluids from the area of the body generally construed to comprise base of skull and facial bones, sinuses, orbits, salivary… »
A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck region. Representative examples of benign neoplasms… »
A nevus that arises from the skin in the head and neck region. »
A benign or malignant extra-adrenal paraganglioma arising from paraganglia in the head and neck. Representative examples include the carotid body and… »
Any component associated with of the base of the skull and facial bones, sinuses, orbits, salivary glands, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, thyroid,… »
A premalignant pathologic process that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck. Representative examples include oral leukoplakia and leukoplakia… »
A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from any of the following anatomic sites: lip and oral cavity, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx,… »
A surgeon that specializes on surgery of the head and neck. »
A circumferential measurement of the head at the widest point, which is traditionally above the eyebrows. »
A projection on the end of an object »
A direction of movement in which a person's head leads the way. »
Chances are you've bumped your head before. Usually, the injury is minor because your skull is hard and it protects your… »
A traumatic injury to the head. »
Head lice are parasitic wingless insects. They live on people's heads and feed on their blood. An adult louse is about the… »
The first region of the epididymis distal to the testis. »
The highest portion of the femoral bone that articulates with the acetabulum. »
The highest portion of the fibula that articulates with the patella. »
The upper rounded part of the humerus that fits into the glenoid cavity of the scapula. »
That portion of the pancreas lying in the concavity of the duodenum. »
The anterior, usually ovoid, nucleus-containing part of spermatozoa. »
The superior portion of the tibia that joins with the fibula, femur and patella at the knee joint. »
A necrotic process affecting the soft tissues of the head. »
HEENT is the Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose and Throat, and is referred to as a body system on a physical or medical… »
A designation for a concept that indicates something about the concepts grouped under it, but that is not intended for coding… »
A pipe containing multiple feeder pipes, especially the exhaust pipe that connects to each cylinder of an engine. »
A device with sound speakers designed to be worn on the head in proximity to the ears. »
An accessory for a telephone that is worn on the head and designed to allow handsfree conversation. »
A tuberculin skin test that was widely used in the United Kingdom. It was felt that the Heaf test was easier to… »
Recovered, restored to healthy condition by natural processes, e.g. by scar formation; freed from illness or injury. »
A form of complementary and alternative medicine based on the belief that vital energy flows through the human body. This energy is… »
Refers to a person's state of physical, mental and social well-being; usually it refers specifically to the state of being in good… »
Research into the combination of knowledge, practices, and attitudes that motivate the actions we take regarding health. »
A standardized questionnaire developed by James F. Fries in 1983, which is originally used to measure outcome in patients with Rheumatoid… »
A revised, shorter version of the Health Assessment Questionnaire used as a functional status measure for individuals with rheumatic diseases. Copyright 2004… »
Behaviors expressed by individuals to protect, maintain or promote their health status. For example, proper diet, and appropriate exercise are activities perceived… »
The provision of medical care. »
The Health Care Delivery Study is one that focuses on economic and social effects of health care practice and delivery. »
An organization that provides healthcare services or that is involved in the provision of health care activities. Groupings or subdivisions of an… »
A person qualified to be engaged in activity directed at preservation of mental and physical health by diseases prevention and treatment as… »
Promotional materials directed to health care professionals. FDA Form 2253 »
Persons who provides health care as part of their job responsibilities: or a person or organization who is licensed to supply health… »
The date and time span for when the healthcare provider is active. »
A unique symbol that establishes identity of the healthcare provider. »
A contact point used to send physical forms of communication to the healthcare provider. »
A sequence of digits or characters used to identify a particular telephone, fax, or email of the healthcare provider. »
Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances… »
Health disparities refer to differences between groups of people. These differences can affect how frequently a disease affects a group, how many… »
Education that increases the awareness and favorably influences the attitudes and knowledge relating to the improvement of health on a personal or… »
Health facilities are places that provide health care. They include hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, and specialized care centers, such as birthing… »
Health fraud involves selling drugs, devices, foods, or cosmetics that have not been proven effective. Keep in mind - if it sounds… »
A survey designed to collect nationally representative data routinely about the American public's use of cancer-related information. The survey provides updates on… »
Health insurance helps protect you from high medical care costs. It is a contract between you and your insurance company. You buy… »
A 1996 U.S. law that allows workers and their families to keep their health insurance when they change or lose their… »
The amount of money that a patient pays monthly to a health insurance company for healthcare coverage. Coverage may include visits to… »
A Standards Developing Organization (SDO) operating in the healthcare arena with an emphasis on the domain of clinical and administrative data. … »
Many people have trouble understanding information about their health. About 9 out of 10 American adults have some problems with health… »
A managed care organization that provides health services to enrolled individuals. »
Every day, around the clock, people who work in the health care industry provide care for millions of people, from newborns to… »
The science concerned with problems of radiation protection relevant to reducing or preventing radiation exposure, and the effects of ionizing radiation on… »
Decisions, usually developed by government policymakers, for determining present and future objectives pertaining to the health care system. »
Every pregnancy has some risk of problems. The causes can be conditions you already have or conditions you develop. They also include… »
A person trained to work in any field of physical or mental health. »
Subcategory of Lifestyle and Disease Prevention in CAM. This sub-category deals with pre-clinical (laboratory and epidemiological) research on healing, the healing… »
Promotion of the use of available health care resources and the adoption of more healthful lifestyles, and attempts to make resources available… »
Programs at the work site to promote health (e.g., anti-smoking). »
Research into how best to encourage individuals to take control of their health and to engage in healthy practices. »
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an Access Agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, charged with… »
The sciences concerned with health promotion and maintenance. »
Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to… »
The integration of epidemiologic, sociological, economic, and other analytic sciences in the study of health services. Health services research is usually concerned… »
A scale marked off like a thermometer from 0 to 100 that is used to help people indicate how good or bad… »
You see them all the time in the news - the number of people who were in the hospital last year, the… »
The state of a subject's mental or physical condition. »
heading term for medical terms other than physician specialties; for organizations and facilities, see BIOMEDICAL RESOURCE. »
The actions of prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by… »
The buildings and organizations where healthcare services are provided. »
The date and time span for when the healthcare facility is active. »
A unique symbol that establishes identity of the healthcare facility. »
A contact point used to send physical forms of communication to the healthcare facility. »
A sequence of digits or characters used to identify a particular telephone, fax, or email of the healthcare facility. »
A cooperative partnership between the public and private sectors for the purpose of achieving a widely accepted and useful set of standards… »
An entity, organization, government, corporation, health plan sponsor, or any other financial agent who pays a healthcare provider for the healthcare service… »
Methodology used to compensate a healthcare provider for care provided to a patient. »
A class of professional or vocational positions of employment that involve healthcare practice or technical operations. »
A licensed person or organization that provides healthcare services. »
A collection of healthcare providers loosely based upon a criterion (i.e., specialty, department, credentials). »
The date and time span for when the healthcare provider group is active. »
The role of an individual healthcare provider as a constituent part of a group. »
The date and time span for when the healthcare provider group member is active. »
A type of advance directive that gives a person (such as a relative, lawyer, or friend) the authority to make healthcare decisions… »
A subject domain utilized for the submission of information encompassing and representing data, vocabulary or records related to healthcare resource utilization. … »
A class of professional or vocational positions of employment that involve healthcare support. »
People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many seniors live active and healthy lives. But there's no getting around… »
In a clinical study, a person who does not have the disorder or disease being studied. Results from healthy controls are compared… »
Surroundings or conditions that provide the means and opportunity to achieve physical and/or mental wellbeing. »
A neighborhood or locale that provides access to healthy foods and healthy eating alternatives. »
Many factors affect your health. Some you cannot control, such as your genetic makeup or your age. But you can make changes… »
An individual who is or becomes a participant in a research study and has no significant health-related issues. »
Specifies whether an individual who is or becomes a participant in a research study and has no significant health-related issues including those… »
A predetermined set of questions designed to identify individuals without significant health related issues to participate in a research study. »
A group of islands in the Indian Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antarctica, southeast of the French Southern… »
A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds… »
A disorder characterized by the partial or complete loss of the ability to detect sounds due to damage to the ear structures… »
It's frustrating to be unable to hear well enough to enjoy talking with friends or family. Hearing disorders make it hard, but… »
Partial or complete loss of the ability to detect or understand sounds resulting from damage to the outer, middle, or inner ear… »
A partial or complete loss of hearing in one or both ears. It is classified as conductive, sensory, or central. »
Most children hear and listen from the moment they are born. They learn to talk by imitating the sounds around them and… »
A hollow organ located slightly to the left of the middle portion of the chest. It is composed of muscle and it… »
The simultaneous, or near simultaneous, transference of heart and lungs from one human or animal to another. »
Each year over a million people in the U.S. have a heart attack. About half of them die. Many people have permanent… »
An electrocardiographic finding of blocked cardiac electrical impulses along the fibers normally responsible for impulse conduction. »
A rare cancer that develops in tissues of the heart. Also called cardiac sarcoma. »
A disorder affecting the conduction system that sends electrical signals in the myocardium. »
A type of disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. The risk of certain heart diseases may be increased by smoking,… »
In the United States, 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease in both men… »
If you're like most people, you think that heart disease is a problem for others. But heart disease is the number one… »
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. The risk of… »
A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the heart and/or the pericardium. Representative examples include endocarditis, pericarditis, atrial myxoma, cardiac myeloid… »
Inability of the heart to pump blood at an adequate rate to meet tissue metabolic requirements. Clinical symptoms of heart failure include:… »
Clinical diagnosis of heart failure during a hospitalization, of which heart failure was not the admitting diagnosis. »
Heart failure which leads an individual to seek medical attention. »
Imperfections or malformations of the heart, existing at birth. »
The act of observing and recording the heart rate for determining the baseline values and any variations or other abnormal tracings. … »
A periodic humming or blowing sound heard on auscultation of the heart that can indicate the presence of cardiac disease; murmurs are… »
The muscle tissue of the HEART composed of striated, involuntary muscle known as cardiac muscle. »
Any component of the organ which receives blood from the veins and ejects it into the arteries. »
In medicine, the number of times the heart beats within a certain time period, usually a minute. The heart rate can be… »
A component of the Apgar score, it is the numerical value assigned to an assessment of the circulatory status of a… »
The recurrent, measured movements (rhythm) of a beating heart. »
The tissue in the heart that separates the two atria (atrial septum) and the two ventricles (ventricular septum). »
Heart surgery can correct problems with the heart if other treatments haven't worked or can't be used. The most common type of… »
A surgical procedure in which a damaged heart is removed and replaced by another heart from a suitable donor. »
The part of a mechanical heart valve designed to contain and guide the occluder ball in a cage and ball valve. … »
Your heart has four valves. Normally, these valves open to let blood flow through or out of your heart, and then shut… »
A mechanical heart valve where the valve mechanisms consists of two thin blades that hinge from the center and regulate the flow… »
Surgery performed for the purpose of repairing a degenerated, calcified, malformed, dysfunctional, etc. heart valve. »
A ring of supportive material around a heart valve designed to provide a stable surface for attachment to surrounding tissues. »
Heart- and neural crest derivatives-expressed protein 2 (217 aa, ~24 kDa) is encoded by the human HAND2 gene. This protein plays a… »
Substernal pain or burning sensation, usually associated with regurgitation of gastric juice into the esophagus. »
A device designed to transfer heat between fluids across a barrier or to the environment. »
Your body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating just isn't enough. Your body… »
Heat-shock proteins belong to a large group stress proteins, induced in response to environmental challenges and developmental transitions. Involved in stress… »
Heat shock 70 kDa protein 1A/1B (641 aa, ~70 kDa) is encoded by the human HSPA1A and HSPA1B genes. This protein is… »
Heat shock factor protein 1 (529 aa, ~57 kDa) is encoded by the human HSF1 gene. This protein plays a role in… »
A family of highly-conserved proteins that are synthesized in response to hyperthermia (heat shock), hypoxia, or other stresses that appear to increase… »
A family of structurally related proteins that are involved in both protein folding and cellular stress responses. The members of this family… »
A family of structurally related proteins that play a role in cell signalling, protein folding and cellular stress responses. The members of… »
Heat shock protein beta-8 (196 aa, ~22 kDa) is encoded by the human HSPB8 gene. This protein plays a role in the… »
Heat shock protein HSP 90-alpha (732 aa, ~85 kDa) is encoded by the human HSP90AA1 gene. This protein is involved in the… »
Heat shock protein HSP 90-beta (724 aa, ~83 kDa) is encoded by the human HSP90AB1 gene. This protein plays a role in… »
Any agent that inhibits functions of heat shock proteins (Hsp). Hsps are a group of homodimeric molecular chaperones that interact with a… »
A thermally conductive structure designed to carry heat away from an electronic device. »
One of a group of proteins that help protect cells from stresses such as heat, cold, and low amounts of oxygen or… »
A constellation of responses that occur when an organism is exposed to excessive heat and other environmental stresses. Responses include synthesis of… »
A heat-treated varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine with potential immunomodulating activity. Upon vaccination with heat-treated varicella-zoster virus vaccine V212, this vaccine may activate… »
A device designed to generate heat. »
The rod-like part of certain heaters from which the radiant energy is released. »
A graphical representation of data where the values taken by a variable in a two-dimensional map are represented as colors. »
One of a group of rare disorders of immunoglobulin synthesis associated with B-cell proliferative disorders and diagnosed by the finding of heavy… »
A metric unit of area equal to 10E4 square meters or to 100 ares. A hectare is a non-SI unit currently accepted… »
A non-SI unit of volume equal to 100 liters. »
A SI derived unit of pressure equivalent to one hundred pascals, 1 millibar or 0.0145 pounds per square inch. »
An orally bioavailable small-molecule inhibitor of the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway with potential antineoplastic activity. Hedgehog inhibitor PF-04449913 appears to inhibit Hh… »
The Hedgehog (Hh) family of secreted signaling proteins plays a crucial role in development of diverse animal phyla, from Drosophila to humans,… »
An herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat certain medical problems. It has been used to boost the immune system and… »
Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and the tissues… »
Useful in assessing neonatal neuromuscular development, this is obtained when the infant is placed in a supine position and the infant's feet… »
Useful in assessing neonatal neuromuscular development, this is the result obtained when the infant is placed in a supine position and the… »
The vertical measurement or distance from the base to the top of an object; the vertical dimension of extension. »
Abnormal intracellular inclusions, composed of denatured hemoglobin, found on the membrane of red blood cells. They are seen in thalassemias, enzymopathies, hemoglobinopathies,… »
The determination of the ratio of the erythrocytes that contain heinz bodies compared to total erythrocytes present in a sample. The measurement… »
The determination of the amount of Heinz bodies (denatured hemoglobin) present in a sample. »
HeLa cells were developed from cervix adenocarcinoma of a 31-year-old Black female. The cells are positive for keratin by immunoperoxidase staining. HeLa… »
HeLa S3 is a clonal derivative of the parent HeLa line. S3 was cloned in 1955 by T.T. Puck, P.I. Marcus, and… »
HeLa/SF is a derivative of HeLa adapted to grow in serum free medium. Over time, the serum component of the medium was… »
A genus of Gram positive, cocci shaped bacterium assigned to the phylum Firmicutes and the family Clostridiales XI. »
A species of Gram positive, cocci shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. This species is catalase negative, nonsporulating, and ferments lactose,… »
A species of Gram positive, cocci shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. This species is catalase and pyrase negative, nonsporulating, leucine… »
A species of facultatively anaerobic, Gram positive, cocci shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. This species is catalase negative, nonsporulating, forms… »
A detailed picture of areas inside the body. The pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine that scans… »
A shape distortion in the z-axis resulting from the weighting function used in the helical interpolation algorithm. »
A type of therapy in which radiation is aimed at a tumor from many different directions. The patient lays on a table… »
Helicases are a class of enzymes that utilize the energy of ATP hydrolysis to promote unwinding of 1.) RNA during transcription, splicing… »
Helicase Genes encode proteins that promote unwinding of 1.) RNA during splicing and translation or 2.) duplex DNA during replication or repair… »
Helicase POLQ-like (1101 aa, ~124 kDa) is encoded by the human HELQ gene. This protein plays a role in ATP-dependent DNA helicase… »
Helicase SKI2W (1246 aa, ~138 kDa) is encoded by the human SKIV2L gene. This protein is involved in RNA metabolism. »
Helicase-like transcription factor (1009 aa, ~114 kDa) is encoded by the human HLTF gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation… »
A genus of gram-negative helical, curved, or straight microaerophilic bacteria with rounded ends and multiple sheathed flagella (unipolar or bipolar and lateral)… »
A species of microaerophilic, Gram negative, helical rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria. This species is oxidase and catalase positive,… »
A species of helix-shaped, Gram-negative Helicobacter in the phylum Proteobacteria that has been shown to be a human pathogen. H. felis infection… »
A species of microaerophilic, Gram negative, helical rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria. This species is motile by a single… »
A species of microaerophilic, Gram negative, helical/vibroid shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria. This species is motile by multiple flagella and… »
A type of bacterium that causes inflammation and ulcers in the stomach or small intestine. People with Helicobacter pylori infections may be… »
The determination of the amount of the Helicobacter pylori IgG antibody in a sample. »
A bacterial infection of the stomach, caused by Helicobacter pylori. It is associated with the development of peptic ulcer and mucosa-associated… »
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that causes infection in the stomach. It is found in about two-thirds of… »
A low grade, indolent B-cell lymphoma that is associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. »
An adenocarcinoma that arises from the gastric mucosa and is caused by persistent infection with Helicobacter pylori. »
A non-taxonomic grouping of microaerophilic, Gram negative, spindle shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria and the genus Helicobacter. These organisms… »
A taxonomic family of bacterium in the phylum Proteobacteria that includes the genera Helicobacter, Flexispira and Wolinella, among others. »
An opening in the cochlea where the scala tympani and scala vestibuli join to communicate. »
A coil designed to allow a Helifix pacing electrode to be placed in the endocardium. »
A plant whose roots are used as a sedative and to treat certain medical conditions. It is being studied as a way… »
In transcription regulators of cell cycle control, cell determination, and cell differentiation, the conserved HLH (Helix-Loop-Helix) Domain of 40-50 amino acids forms… »
The first DNA-binding protein motif to be recognized. Originally identified in bacterial proteins and found in many DNA-binding proteins from both eukaryotes… »
Severe preeclampsia associated with any of the following findings: thrombocytopenia (platelets less than 100,000 per microliter), impaired liver function (twice normal elevation… »
The determination of the number of helmet cells present in a sample. »
A parasitic infection characterized by the infestation with worms, mainly in the intestine. »
A response that something has helped an individual and it is being used always. »
A response that something has helped an individual and it is being used sometimes. »
A response that something has helped an individual but it is not being used now. »
A type of immune cell that stimulates killer T cells, macrophages, and B cells to make immune responses. A helper T cell… »
A subpopulation of CD4+ lymphocytes that cooperate with other lymphocytes (either T or B) to initiate a variety of immune functions. … »
A feeling of being unable to control yourself or your circumstances. »
Human HELQ wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4q21.23 and is approximately 49 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
A protein found in the outer coat of paramyxoviruses. This protein helps virus particles bind to cells, making infection easier. »
A drug used to treat infantile hemangioma (a benign blood vessel tumor). It is used in infants 5 weeks to 5 months… »
An obsolete term referring to hemangiopericytoma of the central nervous system. »
A WHO grade I tumor of uncertain histogenesis which is composed of stromal cells and abundant capillaries. Approximately 25% of hemangioblastomas are… »
A vascular proliferation characterized by the presence of prominent endothelial cells and the formation of vascular channels. Hemangioendotheliomas may display borderline or… »
A benign vascular neoplasm characterized by the formation of capillary-sized or cavernous vascular channels. »
A hemangioma arising from the peripheral nerves. »
A hemangioma arising from the brain and spinal cord. »
Tumor composed of endothelial or spindle cells in vascular patterns. Positive factor VIII »
Excessive numbers of vessels resulting from a clonal proliferation of endothelial cells without significant invasion or metastasis. »
A hemangioma arising from the skin. »
A cavernous angiomatosis associated with the destruction of platelets, resulting in thrombocytopenia. »
A type of cancer involving blood vessels and soft tissue. »
A hemangiopericytoma arising from spinal cord, brain, or meninges. »
A type of cancer that begins in the cells that line blood vessels. »
Tumor composed of endothelial or spindle cells in vascular patterns with invasion into adjacent tissues. Positive factor VIII »
Malignant neoplasms of the skin composed of atypical endothelial cells with poor formation of blood vessels. »
A prosthetic group that consists of an iron atom contained in the center of a large heterocyclic organic ring called a… »
The passage of fresh blood from the anus. The blood is usually seen in the stools. The most common cause is lower… »
The amount of whole blood that is made up of red blood cells. It depends on the number and size of red… »
The determination of the amount of hematocrit corrected reticulocytes present in a sample. »
A relative measurement (ratio or percentage) of the hematocrit corrected reticulocytes to erythrocytes present in a sample. »
A measure of the volume of red blood cells expressed as a percentage of the total blood volume. Normal in males is… »
Originating in the blood or spread through the bloodstream. »
Pertaining to or related to the blood and blood-forming organs. »
A neoplastic or non-neoplastic disorder that affects the production and proliferation of the hematopoietic cells including lymphoid cells, the synthesis of hemoglobin,… »
Cancer that begins in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, or in the cells of the immune system. Examples of hematologic… »
A treatment designed to reduce or prevent damage to the hematologic system due to adverse events from other drug therapies. »
A doctor who specializes in treating blood disorders. »
The branch of medicine that deals with the blood and blood-forming organs and the diseases thereof. »
A laboratory test to measure hematopoietic components and investigate hematologic disorders in a blood sample. »
The medical specialty that pertains to the anatomy, physiology, pathology, symptomatology, and therapeutics related to the blood and blood-forming tissues. »
A pool of clotted or partially clotted blood in an organ, tissue, or body space, usually caused by a broken blood… »
The branch of pathology concerned with diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs. »
A laboratory that specializes in doing tests that help to diagnose and treat diseases of the blood, bone marrow, and lymph… »
The formation of new blood cells. »
Hematopoiesis Induction involves initiation of a process of blood formation; more specifically formation of blood cells that are all derived from hematopoietic… »
Hematopoiesis Inhibition involves interference or restraint of a process of blood formation; more specifically formation of blood cells that are all derived… »
The process of hematopoiesis is regulated by various cytokines. The combination of cytokines stimulates the proliferation and/or differentiation of the various… »
Pertaining to or related to the formation of blood cells. »
The bodily system of organs and tissues, primarily the bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes, involved in the production of blood… »
Any component of the system of organs and tissues, including the bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes, involved in the production… »
One of the cells of the blood or bone marrow, a leukocyte or erythrocyte. »
A neoplasm arising from hematopoietic cells found in the bone marrow, peripheral blood, lymph nodes and spleen (organs of the hematopoietic… »
Any deviation from the normal structure or function of the blood or lymphatic system that is manifested by a characteristic set of… »
Neoplasms of the hematopoietic system, including hematopoietic cell neoplasms (e.g. leukemias, lymphomas) and non-hematopoietic cell neoplasms that can affect the hematopoietic system… »
The tissue that contains hematopoietic cells and/or lymphocytes and immune system cells. »
Blood-cell development progresses from a hematopoietic stem cell (HSC), which can undergo either self-renewal or differentiation into a multilineage committed progenitor cell:… »
Recurrence of malignancy following hematopoietic cell transplantation, based on one or more of the following parameters: marrow morphology, flow cytometry, cytogenetic studies,… »
Risk of hematopoietic cell transplant relapse rates per patient year with p value higher than 0.52. »
Risk of hematopoietic cell transplant relapse rates per patient year with p value between 0.00 and 0.24. »
Risk of hematopoietic cell transplant relapse rates per patient year with p value between 0.26 and 0.37. »
A therapeutic procedure that involves the transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells from a donor to a patient with a myeloid or lymphocytic… »
Hematopoietic Factor Genes encode growth factors that promote the development of blood cells. »
A group of proteins that causes blood cells to grow and mature. »
A process of blood formation and more specifically formation of blood cells that are all derived from hematopoietic stem cells. »
Hematopoietic progenitor cell antigen CD34 (385 aa, 41 kD) is a cell motility process protein that is encoded by the human CD34… »
A stem cell that gives rise to all red and white blood cells and platelets. »
General research on hematopoietic stem cells and research on their use in medicine. »
The bodily system of organs and tissues, primarily the bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes, involved in the production of… »
Symptoms, physical examination results, and/or laboratory test results related to the hematopoietic system. »
A subject domain utilized for the submission of information encompassing and representing data, vocabulary or records related to hematopoietic system findings. … »
Tissue in which new blood cells are formed. »
A drug used in photodynamic therapy that is absorbed by tumor cells. When exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the… »
The presence of blood in a fallopian tube. »
A finding indicating the presence of blood in the semen. »
Hematoxylin-and-eosin, or H&E, is a routine staining procedure of tissue sections. This staining method uses two separate dyes, one staining the nucleus… »
The part of certain molecules that contains iron. The heme part of hemoglobin is the substance inside red blood cells that binds… »
Heme oxygenase 1 (288 aa, ~33 kDa) is encoded by the human HMOX1 gene. This protein is involved in heme metabolism. … »
Proteins that contain a metal-containing cofactor that consists of an iron atom contained in the center of a large heterocyclic organic ring… »
This gene plays a role in hematopoietic cell differentiation. »
Human HEMGN wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q22.33 and is approximately 18 kb in length. This allele, which encodes… »
An analog of the sponge-derived anti-microtubule tripeptide hemiasterlin with antimitotic and potential antineoplastic activities. Hemiasterlin analog E7974 binds to the Vinca domain… »
A class of polysaccharides found in plant cell walls that surround the cellulose fibers. These polymers can be linear or branched and… »
Surgical removal of approximately half of the colon. »
Half desmosomes that occur on the basal surface of the stratum basalis of stratified squamous epithelium. »
A condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other. Children with… »
A condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other. Children with… »
An operation to remove one side of the larynx (voicebox). »
Surgery to removeone half of the mandible. »
A congenital malformation characterized by the partial or total absence of the distal half of a limb. »
Deep-sea sediment in which more than 25% of the fraction coarser than 5 microns is of terrigenous, volcanogenic, and/or neritic origin. Such… »
Amputation of a lower limb and part of the pelvis through the sacroiliac joint. »
Paralysis of one side of the body. »
Either side of the cerebellum separated by the vermis. »
The hollow space between the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere and the falx cerebri. »
Having only one copy of a particular gene or genetic region. »
Synthetic compounds or mixtures to treat the pain, swelling, inflammation, pruritis and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. A hemorrhoidal preparation contains compounds with… »
A device component of a catheter assembly designed to prevent backflow of blood and thus minimize inadvertent blood loss while accessing the… »
A severe and rare form of alpha thalassemia characterized by the absence of alpha globin chains. It results in hydrops fetalis, severe… »
A condition in which the body takes up and stores more iron than it needs. The extra iron is stored in the… »
An increase in the concentration of blood cells resulting from the loss of plasma or water from the blood stream. »
A thick glass slide with a chamber with a defined volume that is etched with a precisely ruled grid and is used… »
A therapeutic procedure used in patients with kidney failure. It involves the extracorporeal removal of harmful wastes and fluids from the… »
The rate at which a substance is removed from the blood via hemodialysis. »
A state of hypoperfusion that does not support normal organ perfusion or function. It can include periods of reduced, unstable, or abnormal… »
Hemogen (484 aa, ~55 kDa) is encoded by the human HEMGN gene. This protein plays a role in the differentiation of hematopoietic… »
A protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues and organs in the body and carries carbon… »
The determination of the amount of hemoglobin A present in a sample. »
The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin A compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as… »
The determination of the ratio of the glycosylated hemoglobin compared to total hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed… »
The determination of the amount of hemoglobin A2 present in a sample. »
The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin A2 compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as… »
The determination of the amount of hemoglobin B present in a sample. »
The determination of the amount of hemoglobin c crystals present in a sample. »
An autosomal recessive hemoglobinopathy with a mild clinical course. Most patients are asymptomatic. When symptoms appear, they include mild hemolytic anemia and… »
The determination of the amount of hemoglobin C present in a sample. »
The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin C compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as… »
The function of hemoglobin in oxygen transport by red blood cells requires precise assembly of a tetramer of two beta-subunits and two… »
A laboratory test result which indicates decreased levels of hemoglobin in a biological specimen. »
A quantitative measurement of the distribution of the hemoglobin concentration in red blood cells. »
The determination of the amount of hemoglobin F present in a sample. »
A form of alpha thalassemia that results from reduced protein production from three of the four alpha-globin genes. Clinically it is characterized… »
A laboratory test result which indicates increased levels of hemoglobin in a biological specimen. »
A quantitative measurement of the amount of hemoglobin present in a sample. »
The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin S compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as… »
A hemoglobinopathy that is considered a hybrid of sickle cell disease and hemoglobin C disease. Patients present with the symptoms of sickle… »
Hemoglobin subunit alpha (142 aa, ~15 kDa) is encoded by both the human HBA1 and human HBA2 genes. This protein plays a… »
Hemoglobin subunit beta (147 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBG1 gene. This protein plays a role in the transport… »
Hemoglobin subunit delta (147 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBD gene. This protein plays a role in the transport… »
Hemoglobin subunit epsilon (147 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBE1 gene. This protein plays a role in the transport… »
Hemoglobin subunit gamma-1 (147 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBG1 gene. This protein plays a role in the transport… »
Hemoglobin subunit gamma-2 (147 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBG2 gene. This protein plays a role in the transport… »
Hemoglobin subunit mu (141 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBM gene. This protein may play a role in the… »
Hemoglobin subunit theta-1 (142 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBQ1 gene. This protein may play a role in the… »
Hemoglobin subunit zeta (142 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBZ gene. This protein plays a role in the transport… »
A condition in which a person is heterozygous for a globin gene, with a one normal allele and one defective allele. … »
A test to measure the variants of hemoglobin. »
An inherited disorder characterized by structural alterations of a globin chain within the hemoglobin molecule. »
A laboratory test result which indicates free hemoglobin in the urine. »
A hemorrhagic lymphatic lesion characterized by the presence of dilated lymphatic spaces, extravasation of red blood cells, hemosiderin deposition, and fibrosis. … »
The breakdown of red blood cells. Some diseases, medicines, and toxins may cause red blood cells to break down more quickly than… »
A specimen that has undergone the destruction of red blood cells followed by the release of the hemoglobin. »
Anemia resulting from the premature destruction of the peripheral blood red cells. It may be congenital or it may be caused by… »
A group of inherited hemolytic anemias caused by erythrocyte membrane defects. This includes hereditary pyropoikilocytosis, hereditary spherocytosis and hereditary elliptocytosis. »
A disorder of the fetus or newborn that occurs when fetal cells that are coated with IgG alloantibodies from the mother attack… »
The determination of the amount of destruction of red blood cells present in a sample. »
Any cytolytic process occurring in erythrocytes, resulting in the release of hemoglobin. »
A form of thrombotic microangiopathy with renal failure, hemolytic anemia, and severe thrombocytopenia. »
Having been subjected to a process that has broken open red blood cells and released hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid. »
An accumulation of blood within the pericardial sac. »
Hemorrhage into the peritoneal cavity. »
A rare disorder in which histiocytes and lymphocytes (types of white blood cells) build up in organs including the skin, spleen, and… »
A classification of rare, non-neoplastic, proliferative disorders of the hematologic system. Primary or familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is inherited with an autosomal… »
The term hemophagocytosis describes the pathologic finding of activated macrophages, engulfing erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and their precursor cells. (from Medscape: Hemophagocytic Syndromes… »
Group of hereditary disorders in which affected individuals fail to make enough of certain proteins needed to form blood clots. »
An inherited deficiency of coagulation factor VIII characterized by the tendency to spontaneous or exaggerated post-traumatic hemorrhage. Inherited as an x-linked recessive… »
An X-linked inherited bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of the coagulation factor IX. »
Infections with bacteria of the genus HAEMOPHILUS. »
Coughing or spitting up blood from the respiratory tract. »
In medicine, loss of blood from damaged blood vessels. A hemorrhage may be internal or external, and usually involves a lot of… »
Accumulation of hemorrhagic fluid in the peritoneal cavity. »
An acute episode of focal or global cerebral or spinal dysfunction caused by intraparenchymal, intraventricular, or subarachnoid hemorrhage. »
A morphologic finding indicating a change in a tissue due to vascular injury or leakage. »
A cyst containing blood. »
A condition in which the lining of the bladder becomes inflamed and starts to bleed. The blood can be seen in the… »
A condition characterized as a coagulation disturbance in newborns due to vitamin K deficiency resulting in impaired production of coagulation factors II,… »
A disorder caused by hantaviruses of the family Bunyaviridae. It is transmitted by rodents and is manifested with fever, hemorrhage, and renal… »
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses caused by four families of viruses. These include the Ebola and Marburg, Lassa… »
Acute hemorrhage or excessive fluid loss resulting in HYPOVOLEMIA. »
An enlarged or swollen blood vessel, usually located near the anus or the rectum. »
Bleeding from the hemorrhoids. »
A venous plexus arising from the superior hemorrhoidal and inferior mesenteric veins that surrounds the lower portion of the rectum. »
Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum. They are either inside the anus or under the skin around… »
The determination of the amount of hemosiderin present in a sample. »
Accumulation of iron in internal organs. »
The arrest of bleeding, either by the natural processes of vasoconstriction and coagulation or by surgical means. »
An agent that promotes hemostasis. »
A collection of blood in the pleural cavity. »
The maleate salt form of henatinib, an orally bioavalable, multitargeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor with potential antitumor and antiangiogenic activities. Henatinib inhibits vascular… »
A species of enveloped and pleomorphic viruses in the Paramyxoviridae family and Henipavirus genus. The genome is composed of non-segmented, negative-sense, single-stranded… »
A genus of enveloped, pleomorphically spherical viruses in the family Paramyxoviridae. The genome is composed of a linear single-strand of negative sense… »
The U-shaped portion of the nephron between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules with descending, ascending, and thick ascending limbs which sets… »
A systemic, usually self-limited immune complex vasculitis, characterized by immunoglobulin A deposition in the small vessels and kidneys. It is manifested with… »
A SI derived unit of electric inductance. A coil with an inductance of one henry requires a flux of one weber for… »
A SI unit of magnetic permeability equal to one kilogram meter per second squared per ampere squared. »
A family of hepatotropic DNA viruses which contains double-stranded DNA genomes and causes hepatitis in humans and animals. Contains two genera: avihepadnavirus… »
Heparitin Sulfate. A glycosaminoglycan, structurally similar to heparin but with more N-acetyl groups and fewer O- and N-sulfate groups. Occurs in… »
Heparan Sulfate Biosynthesis consists of cellular enzymatic reactions that produce heparan sulfate, a glycosaminoglycan of repeating disaccharide units, in most cell plasma… »
A low molecular weight heparin derivative and heparan sulfate proteoglycan (HSPG) mimetic with no or minimal anticoagulant activity and potential antineoplastic… »
A nanopolymer-based mouthwash formulation containing a mimetic of the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) heparan sulfate, with potential anti-mucositic and protective activities. Upon rinsing with… »
Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan is an extracellular matrix and vascular basal lamina component. Heparan Sulfate is also an essential co-factor in cell-matrix adhesion… »
Heparan-sulfate 6-O-sulfotransferase 2 (605 aa, ~69 kDa) is encoded by the human HS6ST2 gene. This protein plays a role in the sulfation… »
Heparanase (543 aa, ~61 kDa) is encoded by the human HPSE gene. This protein plays a role in proteoglycan catabolism. »
Heparanase-2 (592 aa, ~67 kDa) is encoded by the human HPSE2 gene. This protein is involved in the proteolysis of heparan sulfate… »
A substance that slows the formation of blood clots. Heparin is made by the liver, lungs, and other tissues in the body… »
Heparin Binding involves a biophysical interaction between a biological molecule, such as a protein, and heparin, a sulfated glycosaminoglycan of mixed polysaccharide… »
Exhibiting high affinity for heparin, Heparin-Binding Growth Factors (HBGF) control proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal, epithelial, and neuroectodermal cells. Heparin may store… »
The calcium salt form of heparin. As a glycosaminoglycan anticoagulant, heparin calcium binds to antithrombin III to form a heparin-antithrombin III… »
An N-acetylated, glycol-split form of heparin that is devoid of anticoagulant activity and is an inhibitor of heparanase with antineoplastic and antiangiogenic… »
A life-threatening complication of heparin therapy. It results in immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and, in 25-50 percent of the patients, thrombotic complications. »
The sodium salt form of heparin. As a glycosaminoglycan anticoagulant, heparin sodium binds to antithrombin III to form a heparin-antithrombin III… »
Heparin-Binding Neurotrophic Factors are a family of polypeptide growth factors produced by peripheral target tissues, as well as the nervous system, that… »
Eliminative cleavage of polysaccharides containing 1,4-linked D-glucuronate or L-iduronate residues and 1,4-a-linked 2-sulfoamino-2-deoxy-6-sulfo-D-glucose residues to give oligosaccharides with terminal 4-deoxy-a-D-gluc-4-enuronosyl groups at… »
Surgery to remove all or part of the liver. »
A procedure to deliver chemotherapy directly to the liver. Catheters are put into an artery in the groin that leads directly to… »
A block in blood flow to the liver. It can happen while giving chemotherapy through a catheter in the hepatic artery. Sometimes… »
An abnormal connection between arteries and veins characterized by the absence of intervening capillaries in the liver. »
The major blood vessel that carries blood to the liver. »
A therapeutic procedure involving the injection or deployment of blocking agents in the hepatic artery to treat tumors. »
Any of the three ducts associated with the liver including the right hepatic duct, left hepatic duct and common hepatic duct. … »
A constellation of signs and symptoms characterized by changes in personality, consciousness, and reflexes, resulting from neuropsychiatric abnormalities secondary to liver failure… »
The bend of the colon at the juncture of its ascending and transverse portions. »
Bleeding originating from the liver. »
An acute or chronic infectious process affecting the liver. »
Hepatic leukemia factor (295 aa, ~33 kDa) is encoded by the human HLF gene. This protein is involved in both DNA binding… »
Any of the lymph nodes adjacent to the stomach and duodenum. »
A space-occupying pathologic process that affects the liver parenchyma. »
A necrotic process affecting the hepatic parenchyma. »
A painful sensation in the liver. »
A blood vessel that carries blood to the liver from the intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder. Also called portal vein. »
A star-shaped cell in the liver associated with the development of fibrosis. When stellate cells are activated in response to an injury,… »
The tissue of the liver. It includes the hepatic lobules, hepatic sinusoids, perisinusoidal spaces, and portal triad. The hepatic lobules are composed… »
Hepatic triacylglycerol lipase (499 aa, ~56 kDa) is encoded by the human LIPC gene. This protein is involved in the metabolism of… »
The blood vessels that drain blood from the central veins of the liver into the inferior vena cava. »
A condition in which some of the veins in the liver are blocked. This causes a decrease in blood flow inside the… »
Disease of the liver causing inflammation. Symptoms include an enlarged liver, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dark urine. »
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Hepatitis… »
A measurement of the antibody reaction of a biological specimen to the Hepatitis A virus. »
Acute inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is highly contagious and usually contracted through close contact with… »
The determination of the surface antibody reaction of a sample to the Hepatitis A virus. »
A vaccine used to prevent infection with the hepatitis A virus, which causes a serious liver disease. The vaccine is made of… »
The determination of the HAV viral load in a specimen. »
The determination of the hepatitis A viral load present in a sample using polymerase chain reaction. »
A virus that causes a serious liver disease. It is usually spread by contact with an infected person’s stool by eating food… »
An antibody produced by B lymphocytes in response to hepatitis A enteroviral infection. »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis A virus antibody IgM present in a sample. »
Hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 2 (301 aa, ~33 kDa) is encoded by the human HAVCR2 gene. This protein plays a role… »
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Hepatitis… »
The determination of the amount of hepatitis B virus DNA in a sample. »
A viral infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. »
A test performed to determine the presence or absence of hepatitis B surface antigen. »
The determination of the surface antibody reaction of a sample to the Hepatitis B virus. »
An assay used to confirm the presence of Hepatitis B virus in a blood sample. Following repeated positive results by a virus-specific… »
A non-infectious mixture containing recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in a liquid vehicle. Immunization with the hepatitis B vaccine induces the… »
The determination of the HBV viral load in a specimen. »
The determination of the hepatitis B viral load in a sample using polymerase chain reaction. »
A virus that causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is carried and passed to others through the blood and other body… »
An antibody produced by B lymphocytes in response to hepatitis B hepadnaviral infection. »
An antibody produced by B lymphocytes to the hepatitis B core antigen as part of the immune response to hepatitis B viral… »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis B virus core antibody present in a sample. »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis B virus core IgM antibody present in a sample. »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis B virus e antibody present in a sample. »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis B virus e antigen present in a sample. »
Any one of the hepatitis B antigens found on the surface of the Dane particle and on the 20 nm spherical and… »
An antibody produced by B lymphocytes to the hepatitis B surface antigen as part of the immune response to hepatitis B viral… »
A deteremination of the presence of hepatitis B virus surface antigen. »
A hepatocellular carcinoma that develops following hepatitis B virus exposure and injury of the liver parenchyma. »
Hepatitis B virus X protein; a hepatitis B viral product relevant to hepatocarcinogenesis. »
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Hepatitis… »
A measurement of the antibody reaction of a biological specimen to the Hepatitis C virus. »
A viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. »
A measurement of the Hepatitis C RNA in a biological specimen. »
The determination of the surface antibody reaction of a sample to the Hepatitis C virus. »
The determination of the HCV viral load in a specimen. »
The determination of the hepatitis C viral load in a sample using polymerase chain reaction. »
A virus that causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is carried and passed to others through the blood and other body… »
An assay used to verify the presence of anti-HCV antibodies in a blood sample. Serum is incubated with a membrane strip on… »
A hepatocellular carcinoma that develops following hepatitis C virus exposure and injury of the liver parenchyma. »
A type of hepatitis virus that may be present in the body at the same time as the hepatitis B virus. It… »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis D virus antibody present in a sample. »
A type of hepatitis virus that may be present in the body at the same time as the hepatitis B virus. It… »
A virus that causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is usually spread through food that has been handled by an infected… »
The determination of the amount of IgG antibody to the hepatitis E virus in a biological specimen »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis E virus IgM antibody present in a sample. »
A form of liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis G virus. »
The determination of the amount of Hepatitis G RNA present in a sample. »
A virus that may be found in patients with hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is spread to others through blood or… »
Any of the viruses that cause inflammation of the liver. They include both DNA and RNA viruses as well as viruses from… »
A hepatocellular carcinoma that develops following hepatitis virus exposure and injury of the liver parenchyma. »
Having to do with the liver, bile ducts, and/or gallbladder. »
A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Representative examples of non-neoplastic disorders include hepatitis, cirrhosis, cholangitis,… »
A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the liver parenchyma, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include hepatocellular… »
The liver, gallbladder, and associated ducts, considered collectively. »
A type of liver tumor that occurs in infants and children. »
The extent of cancer spread in a patient with hepatoblastoma. Staging can be based on the pretreatment extent of the cancer… »
A hepatoblastoma composed of cells resembling fetal epithelial cells and small round cells resembling blastema cells. »
A hepatoblastoma composed of small cells resembling the fetal hepatocytes, forming thin trabeculae. »
The processes which result in cancers in the liver. »
Pertaining to or affecting liver cells. »
A benign epithelial neoplasm arising from the hepatocytes. Grossly, it appears as a soft, round mass which often contains areas of hemorrhage… »
Distortion of normal architecture, hepatocellular plates; compression of adjacent tissue, cellular atypism. May be subclassified as to cell staining characteristics: basophilic, eosinophilic,… »
A type of adenocarcinoma and the most common type of liver tumor. »
A term that refers to the staging of hepatocellular carcinoma according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer, 7th edition. »
Cellular atypism, invasion into adjacent tissue, large nucleus with prominent nucleoli, mitotic figures are numerous and may be bizarre. »
Encoded by human HHCM Gene, 467-amino acid 52-kD Hepatocellular Carcinoma Protein HHCM exhibits transforming ability on fibroblasts and liver cells. (from LocusLink,… »
A premalignant neoplastic lesion of the liver. It is characterized by the presence of hepatocytes with enlarged nuclei and cytoplasm, nuclear… »
A premalignant neoplastic lesion of the liver. It is characterized by the presence of hepatocytes with decreased cell volume, increased nuclear/cytoplasmic… »
A liver cell. »
Human Hepatocyte Growth Factor is also known as Scatter Factor and Hepatopoeitin A. HGF is a potent mitogen for mature parenchymal… »
Hepatocyte growth factor receptor (1390 aa, ~156 kDa) is encoded by the human MET gene. This protein is involved in tyrosine phosphorylation… »
The hepatocyte growth factor receptor, also called c-Met, is activated by HGF and stimulates proliferation of hepatocytes and other cell types. … »
HGS is a downstream signaling molecule. It undergoes tyrosine phosphorylation in response to IL2, CSF2, or HGF. »
Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-alpha (631 aa, ~67 kDa) is encoded by the human HNF1A gene. This protein plays a role in transcriptional… »
Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (557 aa, ~61 kDa) is encoded by the human HNF1B gene. This protein is a liver-specific transcription… »
Hepatocyte nuclear factor 3-alpha (472 aa, ~49 kDa) is encoded by the human FOXA1 gene. This protein plays a role in the… »
Hepatocyte nuclear factor 3-beta (457 aa, ~483 kDa) is encoded by the human FOXA2 gene. This protein plays a role in transcriptional… »
Hepatocyte nuclear factor 3-gamma (350 aa, ~37 kDa) is encoded by the human FOXA3 gene. This protein plays a role in the… »
A very rare form of porphyria cutanea tarda. It is characterized by deficiency of the enzyme uroporphyrinogen III. Signs and symptoms appear… »
The portion of the lesser omentum between the liver and the lesser curvature of the stomach. »
An adenocarcinoma with morphologic characteristics similar to hepatocellular carcinoma, arising from an anatomic site other than the liver. »
Of, or pertaining to, the liver and jugular vein. »
A rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder caused by mutations in the ATP7B gene. It is characterized by copper accumulation in the tissues,… »
Abnormal enlargement of the liver. »
Agents administered before, with, or after cancer therapy to reduce or prevent damage or toxicity to the liver. »
A syndrome characterized by progressive kidney failure in a patient with cirrhosis or fulminant liver failure. »
An extranodal, mature T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that originates from cytotoxic T-cells, usually of gamma/delta T-cell type. It is characterized by the… »
An abnormal enlargement of both the liver and spleen. »
Hepcidin (84 aa, ~9 kDa) is encoded by the human HAMP gene. This protein is involved in antimicrobial activity and iron absorption… »
A bisulfamic ester which is similar in structure to busulfan and belongs to the family of drugs known as alkylsulfonate alkylating… »
A class of monounsaturated fatty acids with 17 carbons. »
An aliphatic carboxylic acid, also known as enanthic acid, used in the synthesis of esters for products such as fragrances and artificial… »
A first generation sulfonylurea with antihyperglycemic activity. Heptolamide has never been marketed. »
A vaccine comprised of HER-2-neu and carcinoembryonic antigen synthetic (CEA) peptides, combined with the adjuvants granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), and Montanide… »
A vaccine comprised of autologous dendritic cells pulsed with HER2/neu intracellular domain protein to induce a T-cell response. »
The cytoplasmic domain or intracellular domain (ICD) of the HER2/neu protein that exhibits tyrosine kinase activity. Based on sensitization theory, co-administration of… »
A cancer vaccine comprised of peptides derived from the extracellular domain of the tumor-associated antigen Her-2/neu with potential antineoplastic activity. HER-2/neu peptide… »
The protein found on the surface of some cells and to which epidermal growth factor binds, causing the cells to divide. It… »
The determination of the amount of HER2 antigen, including peptides, epitopes, and receptor, present in a sample. »
A cancer vaccine based on virus-like replicon particles (VRP) packaged with an alphaviral vector encoding the extracellular domain (ECD) and transmembrane (TM)… »
Describes cancer cells that do not have a large amount of a protein called HER2 on their surface. In normal cells, HER2… »
Describes cancer cells that have too much of a protein called HER2 on their surface. In normal cells, HER2 helps to control… »
A biologic subset of breast carcinoma with a unique molecular signature or expression profile, defined by high expression of HER2, GRB7, and… »
A laboratory test that measures the amount of HER2 protein on cancer cells or how many copies of the HER2 gene are… »
An antibody-targeted lipidic nano-carrier containing the antineoplastic anthracycline antibiotic doxorubicin encapsulated within liposomes, and conjugated to a monoclonal antibody against the human… »
A immunohistochemical technique to identify ErbB2/Neu gene, which encodes for 185-kDa member of the ErbB family of cell surface receptor tyrosine… »
A protein involved in normal cell growth. It is found on some types of cancer cells, including breast and ovarian. Cancer… »
The absence of detectable HER2/Neu in a tissue sample. »
A laboratory test result indicating the presence of HER2/Neu in a tissue sample. »
The presence or absence of Her2/Neu on a tissue sample. »
The result of the HER2/Neu test is not known or the test has not been performed. »
A laboratory test that measures the amount of HER2/neu protein on cancer cells or how many copies of the HER2 gene are… »
Activated T cells (ATC) that have been coated with bispecific antibodies (BiAb), with potential antineoplastic and immunomodulating activities. In vitro, T cells… »
A Chinese herb isolated from the plant Scutellaria barbata D. Don (Lamiaceae) with potential antineoplastic activity. Containing the antioxidant flavone scutellarin, herba… »
An herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects. »
A type of cigarette that contains a mixture of flowers, herbs, and other natural ingredients. Herbal cigarettes do not contain tobacco or… »
A type of medicine that uses roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or seeds of plants to improve health, prevent disease, and treat… »
A plant-based, proprietary formulation of saliva substitute with potential anti-xerostomia activity. Extracted from the plant called yerba santa (holy herb), herbal polysaccharide… »
A product made from a plant that is thought to be useful in treating disease or staying healthy. Herbal supplements are taken… »
An aqueous extract derived from parts of various plants, but excluding that made from the leaves of the real tea bush Camellia… »
The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center is Columbia University's organizational component for the conduct of basic, clinical, and population-based cancer research and… »
A benzoquinone antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Herbimycin binds to and inhibits the cytosolic chaperone functions of heat… »
This gene plays a role in the regulation of the cell cycle by mediating cyclin interactions. »
Human HERC5 wild-type allele is located within 4q22.1-q23 and is approximately 49 kb in length. This allele, which encodes Probable E3 Ubiquitin-Protein… »
An FDA approved test for the evaluation of HER2 protein overexpression in breast tumors. It provides semi-quantitative results of p185HER2 (HER2… »
A drug used to treat breast cancer that is HER2-positive (expresses the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2). It is also used… »
The Herding Group members were formerly members of the Working Group. All breeds share the ability to control the movement of other… »
Transmitted from parent to child by information contained in the genes. »
Autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by abnormalities of C1 inhibitor. Patients present with swelling of the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and mucosa… »
Autosomal dominant inherited disorders characterized by abnormalities of C1 inhibitor. Patients present with swelling of the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and mucosa… »
A rare genetic disorder with an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance with variable penetrance. It was initially described among Native Americans belonging… »
An inherited disorder in which the risk of breast cancer (especially before the age of 50) and ovarian cancer is higher than… »
Breast carcinoma that has developed in relatives of patients with history of breast carcinoma. »
A type of inherited disorder in which there is a higher-than-normal risk of certain types of cancer. Hereditary cancer syndromes are caused… »
A manifestation of von Hippel-Lindau disease or other familial renal cell cancer syndromes that present as a malignant epithelial neoplasm of the… »
An inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by deficiency of one of the coagulation factors, resulting in bleeding. »
An inherited genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues. Representative examples include Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome. »
An autosomal dominant inherited disorder of porphyrin metabolism caused by deficiency of the enzyme coproporphyrinogen oxidase. It results in neurologic damage and… »
Bilateral hereditary disorders of the cornea, usually autosomal dominant, which may be present at birth but more frequently develop during adolescence and… »
An autosomal dominant inherited adenocarcinoma that arises from the gastric mucosa and is characterized by the presence of poorly cohesive malignant cells… »
An inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of fibrinogen in the blood, resulting in bleeding. »
A very rare autosomal recessive inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by deficiency of prothrombin, resulting in bleeding. »
A very rare autosomal recessive inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by deficiency of factor V, resulting in bleeding. »
A rare autosomal recessive inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by deficiency of factor VII, resulting in bleeding. »
A rare autosomal recessive inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by deficiency of factor X, resulting in bleeding. »
A rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of coagulation factor XI. It may be asymptomatic or manifest with bleeding. »
A rare autosomal recessive inherited bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of coagulation factor XII. It may be asymptomatic or manifest with… »
A rare autosomal recessive inherited blood coagulation disorder characterized by deficiency of factor XIII, resulting in bleeding. »
Fallopian tube carcinoma that has developed in relatives of patients that have a history of fallopian tube carcinoma. »
Breast carcinoma that has developed in female relatives of patients with history of breast carcinoma. »
A genetic disorder characterized by the absence of the enzyme aldolase-B from the liver. This enzyme is essential for the metabolism of… »
A familial glomus tumor. »
A congenital hemolytic anemia caused by defects of the erythrocyte membrane, enzyme deficiencies, or hemoglobinopathies. »
An autosomal dominant hereditary disorder caused by mutations in the ACVRL1, ENG, and SMAD4 genes. It is characterized by the presence of… »
An inherited disorder affecting the metabolism of bilirubin. It results in increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. Representative examples of this… »
A rare inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing benign (not cancer) tumors of the skin and the uterus (leiomyomas) and… »
A rare inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing benign (not cancer) tumors of the skin and the uterus (leiomyomas) and… »
A pathologic process inherited in a familial pattern. »
Breast carcinoma that has developed in male relatives of patients with history of breast carcinoma. »
Cancer aggregating among blood relatives. Does not necessarily imply a genetic inheritance. »
A melanoma defined by the presence of multiple cases of cutaneous melanoma among blood-relatives on the same side of the family. … »
A meningioma that is transmitted from the parents to an offspring. »
An autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by thickened and spongy oral mucosa with a white tint. It may affect other anatomic sites… »
Hereditary disorder transmitted by autosomal dominant genes (EXT1-3) and characterized by multiple exostoses (multiple osteochondromas) near the ends of long bones. … »
A gene change in a body's reproductive cell (egg or sperm) that becomes incorporated into the DNA of every cell in the… »
