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hemoglobin: a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues; "fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals"
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| HBcAg |
(Abbr) Hepatitis B core antigen
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| HBeAg |
(Abbr) Hepatitis Be antigen
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| HBV |
a viral liver disease that may be acute or chronic, and can be life-threatening. Symptoms include fever, malaise, fatigue, jaundice, abdominal tenderness, and elevated liver enzymes. Some individuals are chronic asymptomatic carriers; chronic hepatitis B may result in liver cirrhosis and/or cancer. HBV can be transmitted by sexual contact, shared needles, or contaminated blood products. Interferon alpha is used as a treatment; two three-dose anti-HBV vaccines are available.
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| Hb |
the red, iron-based pigment in red blood cells that enables them to transport oxygen. Normal hemoglobin values are 12-15 grams per deciliter (100 milliliters) for women and 14-16 g/dL for men.
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