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Hydroxytryptophol
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D006917 |
[5-Hydroxy-indole-3-ethanol.
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Hydroxyurea
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D006918 |
[An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase.
] |
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Hydroxyzine
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D006919 |
[A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.
] |
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Hydrozoa
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D037402 |
[A species of hydrozoan sea organism, not to be confused with LIRIOPE PLANT.
, A class in the phylum CNIDARIA which alternates between polyp and medusa forms during their life cycle. There are over 2700 species in five orders.
] |
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Hygiene
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D006920 |
[The science dealing with the establishment and maintenance of health in the individual and the group. It includes the conditions and practices conducive to health. (Webster, 3d ed)
] |
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Hygiene Hypothesis
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D061148 |
[The theory that infectious agents, symbiotic microorganisms, and parasites are normal stimulants for the maturation of the immune system toward a balanced immune response. The theory predicts that lack of such stimulation leads to allergies and AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.
] |
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Hygromycin B
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D006921 |
[Aminoglycoside produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. It is used as an anthelmintic against swine infections by large roundworms, nodular worms, and whipworms.
] |
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Hygroscopic Agents
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D058427 |
[Materials that readily absorb moisture from their surroundings.
] |
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Hylobates
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D006922 |
[A genus of the family HYLOBATIDAE consisting of nine species. The members of this genus inhabit rain forests in southeast Asia. They are arboreal and differ from other anthropoids in the great length of their arms and very slender bodies and limbs. Their major means of locomotion is by swinging from branch to branch by their arms. Hylobates means dweller in the trees.
] |
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Hylobatidae
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D016674 |
[A family of the suborder HAPLORHINI comprising four genera, HYLOBATES (dwarf gibbons); Hoolock; Nomascus; and Symphalangus.
] |
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Hymecromone
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D006923 |
[A coumarin derivative possessing properties as a spasmolytic, choleretic and light-protective agent. It is also used in ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY TECHNIQUES for the determination of NITRIC ACID.
] |
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Hymen
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D006924 |
[A thin fold of MUCOUS MEMBRANE situated at the orifice of the vagina.
] |
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Hymenaea
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D052597 |
[A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. Members contain resins (RESINS, PLANT) and GLUCANS.
] |
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Hymenolepiasis
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D006925 |
[Infection with tapeworms of the genus Hymenolepis.
] |
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Hymenolepis
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D006926 |
[A genus of small tapeworms of birds and mammals.
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Hymenolepis diminuta
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D048190 |
[A species of tapeworm (TAPEWORMS) infecting RATS and MICE but rarely causing disease in humans. Its life cycle involves RODENTS as the definitive host and BEETLES as the intermediate host.
] |
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Hymenolepis nana
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D048189 |
[The smallest species of TAPEWORMS. It is the only cestode that parasitizes humans without requiring an intermediate host.
] |
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Hymenoptera
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D006927 |
[An extensive order of highly specialized insects including bees, wasps, and ants.
] |
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Hymenostomatida
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D016803 |
[An order of ciliate protozoa. Characteristics include a ventral oral area and a well-defined buccal cavity. It comprises three suborders: TETRAHYMENINA, Ophryoglenina, and PENICULINA.
] |
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Hyoid Bone
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D006928 |
[A mobile U-shaped bone that lies in the anterior part of the neck at the level of the third CERVICAL VERTEBRAE. The hyoid bone is suspended from the processes of the TEMPORAL BONES by ligaments, and is firmly bound to the THYROID CARTILAGE by muscles.
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