Mesothelioma Medical Glossary

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HAZARD: a source of potential harm from past, current, or future exposures.

HEMOPTYSIS: coughing up blood.

HEMORRHAGE: in medicine, loss of blood from damaged blood vessels. A hemorrhage may be internal or external, and usually involves a lot of bleeding in a short time.

HILAR: pertaining to the part of an organ where nerves and vessels enter and leave.

HISTOLOGY: the study of the structure and behavior of cells and body tissues, usually involving microscopic examination of tissue slices.

HOSPICE: a program that provides special care for people who are near the end of life, either at home, in freestanding facilities, or within hospitals.

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