A term used to describe something that is related to the liver. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Hepatectomy?
Surgical removal of all or part of the liver. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemothorax?
An accumulation of blood between the chest wall and the lungs. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemostasis?
The stopping of bleeding by the body’s mechanisms. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemospermia?
Blood in the semen. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemorrhoid?
A bulging vein either at the opening of the anus or just inside the anus, often caused by childbirth or straining during bowel movements. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemorrhage?
The medical term for bleeding. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemophilia?
An inherited disorder in which a person’s blood lacks a certain protein important in forming blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemolysis?
The breakdown of red blood cells in the spleen, which is normal but can cause jaundice and anemia when the red blood cells are broken down too quickly. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Hemoglobinuria?
Hemoglobin in the urine. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org