| HR |
A rating assigned to a material on a scale from 1-3 that briefly identifies its level of toxicity as follows: 1. Indicates an LD 50 below 400 mg/kg 2. Indicates and LD 50 of 400 - 4000 mg/kg 3. Indicates an LD 50 of 4,000 - 40,000 mg/kg.
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| HRT |
A prescribed hormone therapy used to control menopausal symptoms; benefits include reducing the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. Some research suggests that HRT may increase the likelihood of certain types of breast cancers in women with high-risk profiles. Women should consider their personal and family medical histories and discuss their options with their doctor before taking supplemental hormones.
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| HRF |
histamine-releasing factor; homologous restriction factor.
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| HRSA |
Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the United States Public Health Service.
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| HRT |
The substitution of naturally declining hormones with synthetic or artificial hormones in women during menopause. [top of page]
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