Terminology H
From Kidney Cancer Resource
- the presence of blood in the urine
- a frequent side effect of chemotherapy type drugs experienced by cancer patients
- A Type of ward in a hospital that enables staff to give more dedicated attention to patients (especially after major Surgery)
High Grade
- of higher aggressive nature.
Homologues
- In general, the term "homologous" means having the same structure. But the term has special uses in genetics and evolution biology.
- A chemical messenger from one cell to another
H.S.
- Bedtime, hour of sleep
hx
- History
Hydronephrosis
- Swelling of the top of the ureter, usually because something is blocking the urine from flowing into or out of the bladder; a condition that occurs as a result of urine accumulation in the upper urinary tract
Hypercontinence
- a condition where complete excretion of urine is difficult, sometimes necessitating CIC (clean intermittent catheterization, see above)
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