Hemithorax
Half of the thorax or, more simply, one side of the chest.
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Having only a single copy of a gene instead of the customary two copies. All the genes on the single X chromosome in the male are ‘hemizygous.
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An inherited disorder characterized by abnormally high absorption of iron by the intestinal tract, resulting in excessive storage of iron, particularly in the liver, skin, pancreas, heart, joints, and testes. Common early symptoms include abdominal pain, weakness, lethargy, and weight loss. The onset of symptoms is usually between 30 to 50 years of age in […]
- Hemodialysis
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- Hemoglobin
the iron in hemoglobin is salvaged, transported to the bone marrow by a protein called transferrin and used again in the production of new red blood cells; the remainder of the hemoglobin becomes a chemical called bilirubin that is excreted into the bile which is secreted into the intestine, where it gives the feces their […]
- Hemoglobin A
Normal adult hemoglobin, the main type of hemoglobin found after infancy. The A stands for adult.