| HSL | herpes simplex labialis; hormone-sensitive lipase |
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| HLV | hamster leukemia virus; herpes-like virus; hypoplastic left ventricle |
| HEV | health and environment; hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus; hepatitis E virus; hepato-encephal... |
| SFV | Semliki Forest virus; shipping fever virus; Shope fibroma virus; squirrel fibroma virus |
| MAP | malignant atrophic papulosis; mandibular angle plane; maturation-activated protein; maximal aerobic ... |
| articulatio simplex | One composed of two bones only. Synonym: articulatio simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| carcinoma simplex | An obsolete term for any form of carcinoma in which the relative proportions of stroma and neoplastic epithelial cells are not unusual, i.e., stromal elements are not comparatively abundant, nor are they reduced in amount or lacking; an obsolete term for a carcinoma lacking any identifiable microscopic pattern, such as glandular structure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| verruca simplex | A keratotic papilloma of the epidermis which occurs most frequently in young persons as a result of localised infection by human papilloma virus, usually types 2 and 4; the lesions are of variable duration, eventually undergoing spontaneous regression, and are both exophytic and endophytic, with hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, hypergranulosis, koilocytosis, and papillomatosis. Synonym: common wart, infectious warts, verruca simplex, viral wart. (05 Mar 2000) |
| periodontitis simplex | Horizontal resorption of the alveolar process with pockets of even depth on adjacent teeth; traumatic occlusion is not a factor. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pneumothorax simplex | Pneumothorax, without known cause, in an otherwise healthy person. (05 Mar 2000) |
| crus membranaceum simplex ductus saemicircularis | The non-ampullary end of the lateral saemicircular duct that opens independently into the utricle. Synonym: crus membranaceum simplex ductus saemicircularis, simple membranous limb of saemicircular duct. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scarlatina simplex | A mild form of the disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prurigo simplex | A mild form of prurigo having a pronounced tendency to relapse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| xanthoma tuberosum simplex | Xanthomatosis associated with familial type II, and occasionally type III, hyperlipoproteinaemia. Synonym: xanthoma tuberosum simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| purpura simplex | The eruption of petechiae or larger ecchymoses, usually unaccompanied by constitutional symptoms and not associated with systemic illness. Synonym: nonthrombocytopenic purpura. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dermatitis simplex | Blushing or redness of the skin caused by a toxic reaction or a neurovascular phenomenon. Synonym: dermatitis simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis simplex | most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
| epidermolysis bullosa simplex | This represents a group of rare inherited disorders in which blistering of the skin occurs in response to skin trauma. Large fluid-filled blisters can occur in response to injury, skin rubbing, chafing or even increases in room temperature. Secondary bacterial infection of the blisters is common. Complications include oesophageal stricture, infections, loss of function of hands and feet and malnutrition. The dermatologist is the expert in the evaluation and treatment of this disorder. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythema simplex | Blushing or redness of the skin caused by a toxic reaction or a neurovascular phenomenon. Synonym: dermatitis simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen simplex chronicus | A thickened area of itching skin resulting from rubbing and scratching. (05 Mar 2000) |