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Hemic
Hemic (/ˈhiːmɪk/; from Greek haima, meaning "blood") is a term used in medical science to refer to or relate to blood. It is often used as a prefix in various medical terms.
Etymology
The term "hemic" is derived from the Greek word haima, which means "blood". It is used in the English language as a prefix to denote something related to blood.
Related Terms
- Hemicolectomy: A surgical procedure where one side of the colon is removed.
- Hemicycle: A semicircular structure or arrangement, often used in reference to the arrangement of blood vessels.
- Hemicrania: A severe headache that affects one side of the head, commonly known as a migraine.
- Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of the body, often caused by a stroke or other brain injury.
- Hemodialysis: A procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.
See Also
- Hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
- Hemoglobin: A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates.
- Hemorrhage: An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemic
- Wikipedia's article - Hemic
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