| haemocytozoon | A protozoon parasite of the blood cells. Synonym: haemacytozoon, haematocytozoon. Origin: haemo-+ G. Kytos, cell, + zoon, animal (05 Mar 2000) |
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| haemodiafiltration | The combination of haemodialysis and haemofiltration either simultaneously or sequentially. Convective transport (haemofiltration) may be better for removal of larger molecular weight substances and diffusive transport (haemodialysis) for smaller molecular weight solutes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| haemodiagnosis | Diagnosis by means of examination of the blood. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemodialysis | <nephrology, procedure> The removal of certain elements from the blood by virtue of the difference in the rates of their diffusion through a semipermeable membrane, for example, by means of a haemodialysis machine or filter. Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution (18 Nov 1997) |
| haemodialysis solutions | Solutions prepared for haemodialysis. The composition of the pre-dialysis solution may be varied in order to determine the effect of solvated metabolites on anoxia, malnutrition, acid-base balance, etc. Of principal interest are the effect of the choice of buffers (e.g., acetate or carbonate), the addition of cations (na+, k+, calcium), and addition of carbohydrates (glucose). (12 Dec 1998) |
| haemodialysis units, hospital | Hospital units in which care is provided the haemodialysis patient. This includes haemodialysis centres in hospitals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| haemodialysis, home | Long-term maintenance haemodialysis in the home. (12 Dec 1998) |
| haemodialyzer | A machine for haemodialysis in acute or chronic renal failure; toxic substances in the blood are removed by exposure to dialyzing fluid across a semipermeable membrane. Synonym: artificial kidney. Ultrafiltration haemodialyzer, a haemodialyzer that uses fluid pressure differentials to bring about loss (usually) of protein-free fluid from the blood to the bath, as in certain edematous conditions. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemodiastase | Blood amylase. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemodilution | Reduction of blood viscosity usually by the addition of cell free solutions. Used clinically l) in states of impaired microcirculation, 2) for replacement of intraoperative blood loss without homologous blood transfusion, and 3) in cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Haemodipsus ventricosus | The rabbit louse, a transmitter of Francisella tularensis. Origin: G. Haima, blood, + dipsos, thirst; L. Venter (ventr-), belly (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemodromograph | Same as Haemadromograph. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| haemodromometer | Rarely used term(s) for an instrument for measuring the rapidity of the blood circulation. Synonym: haemadrometer, haemadromometer. Origin: haemo-+ G. Dromos, course, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| haemodynameter | haemadynamics |
| haemodynamic | Relating to the physical aspects of the blood circulation. (05 Mar 2000) |