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Hemoglobin: a red colored iron protein that carries oxygen in red cells.
Hamstring: the group of 3 muscles on the back of the thigh that allow bending of the knees
High Density Lipoproteins HDL: specific Lipoprotein particles that transport cholesterol to the liver
HLA: human leucocyte antigens that are natural markers on white cells
Homeostasis: the maintenance of consistent internal body conditions, achieved by a series of negative-feedback control mechanisms
Hormone: a chemical substance produced by endocrine glands
Hydration: the amount of fluid in the body
Hyperosmolar Coma: A coma related to high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood and requiring emergency treatment.
Hypertension: the medical term given to high blood pressure, associated with severe obesity.
Hypertrophy: the increase of the size of an organ.
Hypoglycemia: low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, occurs when a person with diabetes has injected too much insulin, eaten too little food, or has exercised without extra food.
Hypotension: an abnormally low blood pressure often associated with shock
Hypothermia: the lowering of body temperature |
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