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Hormonal releasing factor

Hormonal releasing factor refers to chemicals secreted by the hypothalamus that trigger the Pituitary to release specific hormones

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Hormonal sex

Hormonal sex refers to sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female) or androgens (male) in the body.

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Hormone

Hormone refers to chemical messenger produced by the endocrine glands.

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) refers to a therapy in which women take low doses of estrogen, which is usually combined with Progestin, a synthetic form of Progesterone

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Hornswoggle

Hornswoggle means to cheat, hoax, or deceive someone.

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Horopter

Horopter is defined as an imaginary surface that passes through the point of fixation. Images caused by a visual stimulus on this surface fall on corresponding points on the two (2) retinas.

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Horseradish peroxidase (HRP)

Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) refers to an enzyme found in the roots of horseradish that allows mapping of neuronal pathways using an axonal transport mechanism.

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Hospice

Hospice refers to a program that provides palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. The whole family is considered the unit of care, and care extends through their period of mourning.

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