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Terminology |
Explanation |
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Hamster Test (HEPT) |
Mixing of sperm with the egg of a hamster for the
purpose of testing fertility. Any test material must
be destroyed no later than the 2 cell stage |
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Haploid |
a
cell having half the normal number of chromosomes
(i.e. 23), that is, the egg and sperm cells. |
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Hepatitis |
Refers to infection with one of the hepatitis A, B &
C viruses which causes acute or chronic inflammation
of the liver cells. |
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Hormone |
Hormones are natural chemical substances produced by
the body some of which control the development and
release of the egg from the ovary during each
menstrual cycle. Natural and synthetic preparations
of those hormones are used to increase the number of
eggs produced in a cycle. |
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Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) |
A
protein hormone usually secreted by the chorionic
villi of the placenta. Its presence in the maternal
blood or urine indicates pregnancy |
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) |
A
Government agency responsible for developing and
enforcing rules governing fertility and embryology
practice. |
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) |
is
the virus which causes AIDS. It is spread through
contact with body fluids namely through sexual
intercourse and blood contacts |
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Human Menopausal Gonadotrophin (HMG) |
(may be called Pergonal or Humegon) stimulates the
development of egg follicles. |
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Hypogonadism |
Inadequate ovarian or testicular function as shown
by low sperm production or lack of follicle
production, as well as low or absent levels of FSH
and LH. |
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Hysterectomy |
The surgical removal of the uterus. (womb) |
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Hysterosalpingogram |
An
x-ray of the fallopian tubes which involves the
passage of dye through the tubes to see if they are
obstructed. |
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Hysteroscopy |
A
visual examination of the uterus using an instrument
called a hysteroscope, which enables the doctor to
see into the organ without making a large incision |
