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The acronym for human leukocyte antigens. These proteins are on the surface of most tissue cells and give an individual his or her unique tissue type. HLA factors are inherited from mother and father and the greatest chance of having the same HLA type is between siblings. On average one in four siblings is expected to share the same HLA.type. The testing for HLA antigens is referred to as
Ãâó: cll.ucsd.edu/glossaryh.htm
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A congenital anomaly in which the left ventricle is either very small or missing, the most common lethal condition in congenital heart disease. It is characterized by respiratory distress and extreme cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused from inadequate oxygenation of the blood), with cardiac failure and death in early infancy.
Ãâó: www.usctransplant.org/heart/glossary.html
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| Hl |
A blister agent mixture of mustard and lewisite Chemical names: HD: Bis-(2-chloroethyl) sulfide L: Dichloro-(2-chlorovinyl)arsine [82]
Ãâó: www.gulflink.osd.mil/fox_vehicle_ii/fox_vehicle_ii...
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| HLA |
a type of receptor on cells involved in recognising foreign antigens; some are associated with different types of arthritis
Ãâó: www.everybody.co.nz/page-a5178195-9239-41a1-acfc-0...
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| HLA |
Proteins that influence the function of the body's immune system. Certain types are associated with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Ãâó: www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm
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