| hex-androus | <botany> Having six stamens. Origin: Cf. F. Hexandre. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hexa- | <prefix> Prefix denoting six. Origin: G. Hex (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexabasic | <chemistry> Having six hydrogen atoms or six radicals capable of being replaced or saturated by bases; said of acids; as, mellitic acid is hexabasic. Origin: Hexa- + basic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hexacanth | The motile six-hooked first-stage larva of cyclophyllidean cestodes; it emerges from the egg and actively claws its way through the intermediate host's intestine prior to development into the next larval stage; e.g., the hexacanth of Taenia saginata, which penetrates the intestine of a cow that ingested the egg, then forms a cysticercus in the muscles of the intermediate host. Synonym: oncosphere. Origin: hexa-+ G. Akantha, hook or thorn (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexacanth embryo | The embryo of tapeworms of the subclass Cestoda, such as Taenia saginata, characterised by three pairs of hooks used for penetration through the gut of an intermediate host. Synonym: oncosphere embryo. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexacapsular | <botany> Having six capsules or seed vessels. Origin: Hexa- + capsular. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hexachlorobenzene | <chemical> An agricultural fungicide and seed treatment agent. Pharmacological action: fungicides, industrial. Chemical name: Benzene, hexachloro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| hexachlorocyclohexane | <chemical> One of the purified isomers of hexachlorobenzene which is used as a scabicide and pediculicide applied topically to the skin in various lotions, creams, and shampoos; gamma benzene hexachloride can be absorbed through the skin. Resembles DDT in its actions but is less persistent. Incorrect name for 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (lindane). Synonym: hexachlorocyclohexane. Acronym: GBH (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexachlorophane | <chemical> A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. Chemical name: Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichloro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| hexachlorophene | <chemical> A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. Chemical name: Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichloro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| hexacid | <chemistry> Having six atoms or radicals capable of being replaced by acids; hexatomic; hexavalent; said of bases; as, mannite is a hexacid base. Origin: Hex- + acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hexacosanoic acid | Systemic name for cerotinic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexacosanol | See: ceryl. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexacosyl | The hydrocarbon radical, C26H53-, of ceryl alcohol (hexacosanol). Synonym: hexacosyl. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexactinellid | <zoology> Having siX-rayed spicules; belonging to the Hexactinellinae. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |