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heterosexism

Prejudice against individuals and groups who display non-heterosexual behaviors or identities... Read More

heterosexual

A descriptive term for a person who is attracted (emotionally, physically, and/or sexually) to people of a different sex or gender... Read More

hielo

Street name, slang, or code word for methamphetamine... Read More

hierba

Street, slang, or code word associated with marijuana... Read More

high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter

A filter that satisfies U... Read More

high Fowler’s position

Supine position in which the head of the bed is elevated to at least a 90-degree angle... Read More

high-level disinfection

A disinfection process that inactivates vegetative bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses but not necessarily high numbers of bacterial spores... Read More

high-risk behavior

Actions that place a person at increased risk of suffering a harmful consequence, such as illness or injury... Read More

high velocity projectile trauma

Skeletal trauma produced by high velocity, rapid application of force over a relatively small surface area, typically by bullets from firearms but can result from any fast-moving small object... Read More

hikori

Street, slang, or code word associated with Peyote or mescaline... Read More

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