| HSE | herpes simplex encephalitis; hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy |
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| HSG | herpex simplex genitalis; hysterosalpingogram, hysterosalpingography |
| HSK | herpes simplex keratitis |
| HSL | herpes simplex labialis; hormone-sensitive lipase |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus; high selective vagotomy; hop stunt viroid; hyperviscosity syndrome |
| prurigo simplex | A mild form of prurigo having a pronounced tendency to relapse. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 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) |
| lobulus simplex | The smaller anterior part of the posterior lobe of the cerebellum, demarcated by the primary fissure from the anterior lobe rostrally and from the large caudal subdivision of the posterior lobe caudally. Synonym: lobulus simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangioma simplex | A circumscribed region or focus of several to numerous lymphatic vessels that are moderately dilated. Synonym: simple lymphangiectasis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangioma superficium simplex | A congenital nevoid lesion consisting of a circumscribed group of tense lymph vesicles. Synonym: lupus lymphaticus, lymphangiectodes, lymphangioma capillare varicosum, lymphangioma superficium simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| moss-lichen wetland | <ecology> A wetland dominated by mosses (mainly peat mosses) and lichens with little taller vegetation. (09 Oct 1997) |
| Wilson's lichen | A primary disorder of the skin resulting in violaceous, polygonal, flat skin lesions that often pruritic (itchy). Seen commonly on the wrists, shins, lower back and genitalia. Involvement of the scalp may lead to hair loss. The cause of lichen planus is unknown, but may occur after the use of a drug (thiazide diuretics, phenothiazines, antimalarials). Treatment with topical corticosteroids is common. In most patients, spontaneous regression of the disease will be seen 6 months to 2 years after onset. (27 Sep 1997) |
| oral (erosive) lichen planus | Oral manifestations of lichen planus characterised by white striae (Wickham's striae) of the oral mucous membrane and sometimes associated with ulceration; patients may or may not exhibit a history of cutaneous lichen planus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen | A large group of symbiotic associations between fungi and green and occasionally blue green algae. Several genera of algae and of fungi are involved and the associations are so stable and of such varied but distinct types that the lichens have been classified into genera and species. A variety of incompatibility phenomena are often manifest between individual lichens. Confined to terrestrial habitats and often used as indicators of pollution status of the environment. (18 Nov 1997) |
| lichen acuminatus | A primary disorder of the skin resulting in violaceous, polygonal, flat skin lesions that often pruritic (itchy). Seen commonly on the wrists, shins, lower back and genitalia. Involvement of the scalp may lead to hair loss. The cause of lichen planus is unknown, but may occur after the use of a drug (thiazide diuretics, phenothiazines, antimalarials). Treatment with topical corticosteroids is common. In most patients, spontaneous regression of the disease will be seen 6 months to 2 years after onset. (27 Sep 1997) |