| hemoglobin |
the protein in the red blood cells of vertebrates that carries oxygen to the tissues. |
| hemolymph |
the circulatory fluid in the open tissue spaces of some invertebrates that acts as or in addition to blood. |
| hemolysin |
a substance, such as an antibody, formed in the blood, that initiates the breaking down of red corpuscles and the liberation of hemoglobin. |
| hemolysis |
the destruction of hemoglobin-bearing red blood cells and the consequent release of the hemoglobin into the blood fluid. |
| hemophile |
one who is afflicted by hemophilia; hemophiliac. [2 definitions] |
| hemophilia |
a disorder that is inheritable by males through their mothers and is characterized by excessive or spontaneous bleeding. |
| hemophiliac |
one who is afflicted with hemophilia. |
| hemoptysis |
the spitting or coughing up of blood from the lungs or bronchial tubes. |
| hemorrhage |
the act or condition of bleeding, esp. extensively from blood vessels. [2 definitions] |
| hemorrhoid |
an often painful mass of swollen veins in or at the anus; pile. [2 definitions] |
| hemostasis |
the stoppage of bleeding, by natural or surgical means. [2 definitions] |
| hemostat |
an instrument or agent that slows or stops bleeding. |
| hemostatic |
capable of stopping the flow of blood; styptic. [2 definitions] |
| hemp |
a tall-growing herb native to Asia. [4 definitions] |
| hemp agrimony |
a composite plant native to Europe and Asia that bears clusters of reddish purple flowers. |
| hempen |
of, pertaining to, made of, or resembling hemp. |
| hemp nettle |
any of several plants native to Europe and Asia that resemble hemp and have stiff hairs like those of the nettle. |
| hemstitch |
to stitch a hem along a narrow strip where parallel threads have been pulled out, producing a decorative openwork border on (a fabric). [2 definitions] |
| hen |
a female bird, esp. a chicken. |
| hen-and-chickens |
any of several fleshy plants that propagate by runners, such as the common houseleek. |
| henbane |
a hairy, malodorous, and poisonous plant of the Mediterranean area whose juice is used to make some medicines. |