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1. denoting a chemical reaction during which heat (i.e., enthalpy) is

exothermic emitted. Cf. endothermic. 2. relating to the external warmth of the body.
1. promoting secretion from the mucous membrane of the air passages or
facilitating its expulsion. 2. an agent such as guaifenesin that thins
respiratory tract mucus and promotes its removal from the
expectorant tracheobronchial passages.
1 of an alloy or solution : having the lowest melting point possible. 2 : of
eutectic or relating to a eutectic alloy or solution or its melting or freezing point
a condition of chronic diffuse widespread aching and stiffness affecting
muscles and soft tissues; diagnosis requires 11 of 18 specific tender
points including the occiput, neck, shoulders, chest, elbows, gluteus,
greater trochanter and knees; 4 kg touch pressure elicits painful
response; tender points are found on both sides of the body and above
fibromyalgia and below the waist. There are primary and secondary forms.
filtrate that which has passed through a filter.
inflammation of the mucous membrane of both stomach and intestine.
gastroenteritis Syn: enterogastritis.
geometric dilution
a disease of the eye characterized by increased intraocular pressure and
excavation and atrophy of the optic nerve; produces defects in the visual
glaucoma field and may result in blindness.
glossitis inflammation of the tongue.
glycosuria urinary excretion of carbohydrates. Syn: glycuresis (2).
excessive development of the male mammary glands, due mainly to
ductal proliferation with periductal edema; frequently secondary to
increased estrogen levels, but mild gynecomastia may occur in normal
gynecomastia adolescence.
alteration, dissolution, or destruction of red blood cells in such a manner
that hemoglobin is liberated into the medium in which the cells are
hematolysis suspended.
a localized mass of extravasated blood that is relatively or completely
confined within an organ or tissue, a space, or a potential space; the
blood is usually clotted, and, depending on how long it has been there,
hematoma may manifest various degrees of organization and decolorization.
hematuria any condition in which the urine contains blood or red blood cells.
hemo- combining form denoting blood. See Also: hem-, hemat-, hemato-.
alteration, dissolution, or destruction of red blood cells in such a manner
that hemoglobin is liberated into the medium in which the cells are
hemolysis suspended. Syn: erythrocytolysis, hematolysis, erythrolysis.
1. an escape of blood through ruptured or unruptured vessel walls. 2. to
hemorrhage bleed.
1. the arrest of bleeding. 2. the arrest of circulation in a part. 3.
hemostasis stagnation of blood.
hemothorax blood in the pleural cavity.
inflammation of the liver; usually from a viral infection, but sometimes
hepatitis from toxic agents.