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Helper T Cell
See: CD4 Cell

Hematocrit
A laboratory measurement that determines the percentage of
red blood cells in a sample of blood. In women, red blood cells
are normally 37% to 47% of the blood. In men, red blood cells
are normally 40% to 54% of the blood.

Hematotoxic
Toxic or destructive to the blood or bone marrow.
H
Hemoglobin
A protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to
the tissues of the body.

Hemolysis
Rupture of red blood cell membranes, which causes a release of
hemoglobin.
See Also: Hemoglobin

Hemophilia
A hereditary blood defect that occurs almost exclusively in males
and is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood. This leads to
difficulty in controlling bleeding, even after minor injuries.

Hepatic
Pertaining to the liver.

Hepatic Necrosis
Death of liver cells.
See Also: Hepatotoxicity

Hepatic Steatosis
Accumulation of too much fat inside liver cells. Also known as
fatty liver.
See Also: Lactic Acidosis

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