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H-RAS GENE
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A gene that may cause cancer when it is mutated (changed). The H-ras gene makes the HRAS protein, which is involved in cell signaling pathways, cell growth, and apoptosis (cell death). Agents that block the actions of the mutated H-ras gene or its protein in cancer cells may stop the growth of cancer. Also called Hras gene.
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H. PYLORI
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Helicobacter pylori. Bacteria that cause inflammation and ulcers in the stomach.
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HAART
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Highly active antiretroviral therapy. Treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that uses a combination of several antiretroviral drugs. The drugs inhibit the ability of the virus to multiply in the body, and they slow down the development of AIDS.
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HAIR FOLLICLE
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A shaft or opening on the surface of the skin through which hair grows.
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HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA
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A rare type of leukemia in which abnormal B-lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are present in the bone marrow, spleen, and peripheral blood. When viewed under a microscope, these cells appear to be covered with tiny hair-like projections.
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HALDOL
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A drug used to treat certain mental and neurological disorders. It is also being studied in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by some cancer treatments. It is a type of antiemetic and a type of antipsychotic. Also called haloperidol.
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HALF-SIBLING
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A person¿s brother or sister who has one parent in common.
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HALF-SIBLING
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A person's brother or sister who has one parent in common.
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HALLUCINATION
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A sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch that a person believes to be real but is not real. Hallucinations can be caused by nervous system disease, certain drugs, or mental disorders.
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HALOFUGINONE HYDROBROMIDE
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A substance that is being studied for its ability to slow the growth of connective tissue and prevent the growth of new blood vessels to a solid tumor. It belongs to the family of drugs called quinazolinone alkaloids.
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