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Definition of HematomaHematoma is a localized collection of blood, usually clotted, in a tissue or organ.Description of HematomaHematomas can occur almost anywhere on the body. In minor injuries, the blood is absorbed unless infection develops. Contusions ... |
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Definition of HemochromatosisHemochromatosis is a metabolic disorder that results in excess deposits of iron in the liver, pancreas, and other iron-storing organs.Description of HemochromatosisIron overload that does not cause tissue damage is hemosiderosi... |
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Definition of HemoglobinHemoglobin is the iron-carrying protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen.Description of HemoglobinHemoglobin is a crystallizable, conjugated protein consisting of an iron-containing pigment (called heme or hematin) and ... |
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Hemoglobinopathy is a group of rare, inherited disorders involving abnormal structure of the hemoglobin molecule. These disorders include hemoglobin C disease , hemoglobin S-C disease, sickle... |
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Hemolysis refers to the breakdown of red blood cells.
Red blood cells normally live for 110 - 120 days, then die. When they die, they are broken down. Some diseases and processes cause prema... |
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Anemia - hemolytic - caused by chemicals or toxins
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Definition of HemophiliaHemophilia is one of several disorders of the blood clotting process that greatly prolong coagulation (clotting) time.Description of HemophiliaCoagulation, or clotting, is the body's mechanism to halt bleeding. It involves at least ... |
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Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder in which it takes a long time for the blood to clot and abnormal bleeding... |
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The following organization is a good resource for information on hemophilia:
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