EBCT: Abbreviation for electron-beam computed tomography, a high-speed imaging technology use to evaluate the heart and measure calcium deposits in arteries.
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ECG: An abbreviation for electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart and detects heart problems.
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ED: Commonly used abbreviation for erectile dysfunction, the inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse.
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EEG: Abbreviation for electroencephalogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the brain and detects problems.
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EG.5 (Eris):Emerging in mid-2023, Eris showed moderate transmissibility and minimal lung involvement radiologically.
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EKG: An abbreviation for electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart and detects heart problems.
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EMG: Abbreviation for electromyography a test that checks the health of muscles and the nerves that control them.
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ENT Clinic: A healthcare facility focusing on ear, nose, and throat disorders.
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Eburnation: Polished, sclerotic bone surfaces seen in severe osteoarthritis.
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Echinococcus multilocularis: A tapeworm causing alveolar echinococcosis, a severe and invasive disease.
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Effective Dose (E): A measure of the health risk from radiation exposure, expressed in sieverts (Sv).
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Einsteinium (Es): Created synthetically, it is used in scientific experiments but has no significant practical applications.
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Elbow Dislocation: A dislocation where the bones of the forearm (radiund ulna) are displaced from their position in the elbow joint.
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Elbow Lateral Protocol: Patient Positioning: Lying on the affected side with the elbow in a true lateral position; Imaging Settings: 60β70 kVp, 3β5 mAs; Common Views: Lateral view to assess fractures, joint alignment, and the distal humerus, radius, and ulna.
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Electromagnetic Radiation Therapy: A general term for therapies using electromagnetic waves, including X-rays, gamma rays, and other forms of radiation in medical treatments.
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Electron Volt (eV): A unit of energy used for very small quantities, often applied in atomic and subatomic physics.
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): A professional trained to provide basic emergency medical care, transport patients, and assist paramedics in emergencies.
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Emergency Medicine Specialist: A doctor who works in the emergency department, focusing on the immediate care of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
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Emphysema: A type of COPD where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to difficulty in exhaling and reduced oxygen absorption.
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Enalapril: An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral or bacterial infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, confusion, and neurological deficits.
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Enchondroma: A benign cartilage tumor that develops inside the bone.
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Endocarditis: An infection of the inner lining of the heart, typically involving the heart valves, which can be caused by bacteria or other pathogens.
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Endochondral Ossification: The process by which cartilage is replaced by bone during the development of the fetal skeleton.
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Endocrine Surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in operations involving endocrine glands such as the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.
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Endocrinologist: A specialist in the treatment of disorders of the endocrine system, including diabetes, thyroid diseases, and hormonal imbalances.
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Endocrinology Clinic: A facility focused on diagnosing and treating hormonal imbalances and endocrine disorders.
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Endoscopic Graspers: Robotic instruments designed for grasping, holding, and manipulating tissues and organs during robotic surgeries.
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Endoscopic Imaging System: A system that provides visual images from inside the body using an endoscope, commonly used in gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urological procedures.
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Endosteum: A thin vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of bones.
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Endothelial Dysfunction: Impaired function of the endothelial cells that line blood vessels, often associated with cardiovascular disease.
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Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT): A minimally invasive procedure using laser technology to treat varicose veins.
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Enhancer: A DNA sequence that increases the rate of transcription when bound by specific transcription factors.
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Enoxaparin: A low-molecular-weight heparin used as an anticoagulant to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
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Entamoeba histolytica: A protozoan responsible for amoebiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to dysentery and liver abscesses.
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Enterobius vermicularis: A small parasitic worm that causes pinworm infection, commonly found in children and causing anal itching and discomfort.
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Enterococcus faecalis: A Gram-positive bacterium commonly found in the intestines, but can cause urinary tract infections and endocarditis.
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Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC): A strain that produces shiga toxins, leading to severe gastrointestinal distress and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
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Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC): A strain of E. coli that causes travelers diarrhea by producing enterotoxins.
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Enthesitis: Inflammation of the entheses, the sites where tendons or ligaments attach to bone.
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Environmental Radiation Monitoring: The process of measuring radiation levels in the environment to detect contamination and ensure public safety.
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Eosinophilic Pneumonia: Infiltration of eosinophils into lung tissue. Appears radiologically as peripheral opacities and consolidation.
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EpiPen: A device used to inject a dose of medication (epinephrine) when a severe allergic reaction occurs.
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Epigenetics: The study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence.
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Epinephrine: A hormone and neurotransmitter used to treat severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
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Epiphyseal Line: The remnant of the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) in adults, marking the site of bone growth.
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Epiphysis: The rounded end of a long bone, which articulates with other bones at a joint.
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Eplerenone: A potassium-sparing diuretic used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure.
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Erbium (Er): Erbium-166 is a radioactive isotope used in neutron capture therapy and in certain types of research.
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Erosive Arthritis: A severe form of osteoarthritis involving erosion of the joint surfaces.
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): A test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube, indicating inflammation in the body.
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Erythromycin: A macrolide antibiotic used to treat respiratory and skin infections.
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Escherichia coli (E. coli): A facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms.
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Escitalopram: An antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.
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Esomeprazole: A proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD and other stomach acid-related conditions.
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Esophagus: The muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach, located behind the trachea.
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Ethinylestradiol: A synthetic estrogen used in oral contraceptives.
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Ewing Sarcoma: A rare cancer that occurs in bones or the soft tissue around the bones.
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Ewings Sarcoma: A rare type of cancer that affects bones or soft tissues, often in children and adolescents.A rare, aggressive cancer of the bones or surrounding tissues.
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Ex vivo radiotherapy: Radiation therapy applied to tissues outside the body, often used in research or experimental treatments.
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Exenatide: A GLP-1 receptor agonist used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
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Exhalation: The process of expelling air from the lungs, which also helps push blood toward the heart due to pressure changes.
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Exocytosis: The process by which cells transport molecules (like proteins or lipids) out of the cell by vesicle fusion with the plasma membrane.
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Exon: A segment of a gene that codes for proteins and is expressed in the final RNA product.
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Exostosis: The formation of new bone on the surface of a bone, often occurring as a result of trauma or pressure.
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Exposure Time: The time duration over which radiation is delivered, typically expressed in seconds (s), minutes (min), or hours (h).
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Externa Carotid Artery: Artery that supplies blood to the face, scalp, neck, and base of the skull.
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External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT): A method of delivering radiation from outside the body, often using linear accelerators (LINACs) to treat various cancers.
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ear canal: A tube leading from the eardrum to the outer ear.
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eardrum: A thin membrane separating the ear canal and middle ear.
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earwax: A substance that lubricates the inner ear and helps protect it from dirt, damage, and infections.
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eccentric action: When muscles move joints by lengthening. Also known as cerumen.
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echocardiography: A diagnostic tool that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make images of the heart's size, structure and motion.
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eclampsia: A serious condition related to high blood pressure that can threaten the life of a pregnant woman and her fetus.
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ectopic pregnancy: Pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants in an abnormal location outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. Ending the pregnancy is necessary.
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ectropion: When an eyelid, usually the lower one, flips outward so that the inner surface is exposed.
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eczema: A condition in which areas of the skin are dry, itchy, red, and cracked. Also known as atopic dermatitis.
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edema: Swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues.
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effusion: An abnormal buildup of fluid in a joint or tissue.
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eighth cranial nerve: A nerve responsible transmitting sound and information about balance to the brain. Also called the auditory nerve.
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ejaculation: A sudden discharge of a fluid from a duct; often used to describe the expulsion of seminal fluid from the urethra of the penis during orgasm.
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ejection fraction: The percent of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each heartbeat. A normal ejection fraction is in the range of 55% to 70%.
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elastin: A flexible, stretchy protein found in skin and connective tissue.
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electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart and detects heart problems.
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electroencephalogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the brain and detects problems.
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electrolysis: A permanent hair removal technique that destroys follicles one at a time with a hair-thin needle inserted into the base of the follicle.
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electrolyte: Minerals in the body that are electrically charged and play an important role in body processes, such as regulating fluid levels in the body. Examples include calcium and sodium.
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electromyography: A test that checks the health of muscles and the nerves that control them.
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electron-beam computed tomography: A high-speed imaging technology use to evaluate the heart and measure calcium deposits in arteries. Sometimes referred to as EBCT.
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electrophysiologic testing: A procedure used to provoke known or suspected arrhythmias.
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elimination diets: A way of diagnosing food allergies in which suspected foods are removed from the diet one at a time until the food causing a problem is found.
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ellagic acid: A chemical found in certain plants, such as raspberries and strawberries, that might help protect against cancer.
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embolic stroke: A type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot that has formed elsewhere in the body breaks off and travels through the bloodstream until it blocks an artery that normally supplies blood to the brain.
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embolism: Blockage of a blood vessel by a clot (an embolus) that has traveled from another part of the body.
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embolus: A blood clot or particle that forms in one part of the body then moves through the bloodstream and lodges in a blood vessel elsewhere, blocking blood flow.
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emetic: Any drug or other substance used to cause vomiting.
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emission: The discharge or release of a substance, usually a fluid.
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emmenagogue: Herbs that stimulate menstrual blood flow.
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enamel: The hard outside layer of tooth material.
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encephalitis: A severe and sometimes deadly inflammation of the brain that can be caused by a number of different viruses.
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encoding: A multistage process by which sensation, perception, or thought is transformed into neural representations that can be stored in memory.
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end-stage renal disease: Complete, or nearly complete, kidney failure. Dialysis or a transplant is needed for survival.
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endarterectomy: Surgical removal of plaque or blood clots in an artery.
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endemic: Continually present among people in a geographic region.
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endocarditis: An inflammation of the heart lining or valves, usually caused by bacterial infection.
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endocardium: The inner layer of the wall of the heart.
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endogenous opioids: Painkilling substances made by the body.
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endometrium: The lining of the uterus.
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endorphins: Substances in the body that reduce pain and create a feeling of well-being.
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endoscope: A thin, flexible tube equipped with a light and camera that is used to see inside an organ or body cavity.
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endoscopy: Inserting a flexible tube equipped with a light and camera into the body to see inside a body cavity or organ.
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endothelins: Proteins that cause blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to rise.
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endothelium-derived relaxing factor: Chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels to expand or relax, lowering blood pressure. Often referred to as EDRF.
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enkephalin: A chemical produced in the brain that reduces pain.
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enteric nervous system: Part of the nervous system that controls the gastrointestinal system.
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enteropathic: Disease affecting the intestinal tract.
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enthesis: A place where a ligament, tendon, or muscle attaches to bone.
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entropion: An eyelid, usually the lower lid, which folds inward so that the eyelashes rub against and irritate the surface of the eye.
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enzyme: A substance that speeds up another chemical reaction. For example, digestive enzymes help speed up the digestion of food.
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eosinophils: White blood cells that play an important role in allergic reactions.
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epicardium: The outer layer of the wall of the heart.
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epicondylitis: Pain and swelling in the tendons in the elbow, usually because of overuse.
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epidemic: The occurrence of more cases of disease than expected within a population in a geographic area over a set period of time.
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epidemiological study: An investigation of the links between certain behaviors or risk factors and the occurrence of disease or good health in a population.
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epidermis: The outermost layer of skin.
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epidural space: The space between the spinal cord and the bones of the spinal column where painkillers are injected.
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epinephrine: A chemical that narrows blood vessels, increases heart rate, and helps trigger the fight-or-flight response to danger. Also called adrenaline.
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epithelial cells: Cells which line organs and structures in the body, protecting or enclosing them.
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epithelium: A layer of cells which lines organs and structures in the body, protecting or enclosing them.
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erectile dysfunction: The inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse. Sometimes referred to as ED.
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erector spinae: A group of muscles and tendons in the back.
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ergonomics: Designing and arranging work objects so that the user is comfortable, efficient, and less likely to be injured.
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ergots: Substances derived from or made from a fungus; often used to treat headache.
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eructation: The act of bringing up air from the stomach through the mouth with a characteristic sound. Commonly known as belching.
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erythema nodosum: Painful, red lumps beneath the skin; associated with Crohn's disease.
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erythema: Redness of the skin because of widening of capillaries just below the surface of the skin.
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate: A test involving red blood cells; used to check for different infections, inflammations, and cancers.
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erythropoietin: A hormone that controls red blood cell production.
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esophageal manometry: A test to measure the pressure inside the lower part of the esophagus.
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esophagitis: Irritation and swelling of the esophagus.
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esophagus: The tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.
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essential hypertension: High blood pressure with no known cause; also called primary hypertension.
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esterified estrogens: Artificially made hormones used to manage menopausal symptoms.
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esthetician: A person who specializes in non-medical skin care and beauty treatments.
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estradiol: The primary form of the sex hormone estrogen produced by women.
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estrogen receptor: A site on the surface of some cells to which estrogen molecules attach.
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estrogen-replacement therapy: Use of medications containing the sex hormone estrogen by women to replace naturally-occurring estrogen lost during menopause.
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estrogen: The main sex hormone in women.
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etidronate: A medication used to treat bone loss due to Paget's disease.
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eustachian tube: A tube connecting the middle ear and the back of the nose that lets air into the middle ear.
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euthyroid: Having a thyroid gland that works properly.
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excitatory neurotransmitter: A chemical that forwards a message from one neuron to another.
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excitotoxin: A brain chemical that damages neurons.
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executive functions: The component of thinking that organizes, plans, decides, and inhibits inappropriate impulses.
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exercise stress test: The use of a treadmill, stationary bicycle, or other exercise machine while hooked up to heart-monitoring equipment. The test is used to determine if the heart's blood supply is sufficient and if the rhythm remains normal when the heart is stressed.
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exercise: A structured program of physical activity that helps an individual become physically fit.
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exophthalmos: A protrusion or bulging of the eye that occurs with GravesοΏ½ eye disease. Tissues behind the eye swell, forcing the eyeball forward. Also called proptosis.
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exostosis: Abnormal bony growths in the ear caused by swimming regularly in cold water. Sometimes called surfer's ear.
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experience sampling: A research technique for learning about peopleοΏ½s activity patterns and psychological processes that involves paging them at random times to obtain brief reports.
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expression of addiction: The specific way in which a person manifests addiction, for example, through the use of cocaine, or compulsive gambling.
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extend: To straighten out a joint (for example, extending the arms overhead).
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external otitis: An infection or irritation of the outer ear, ear canal, or both. Also called swimmerοΏ½s ear.
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extracapsular cataract surgery: A surgical technique to remove a cataract from the eye.
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extract: A product made from substances that are drawn out of a plant or herb.
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extraocular muscles: Six paired muscles that direct the eyesοΏ½ circular, side-to-side, and up-and-down movements.
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extrinsic factor: An outside factor that has an effect on a personοΏ½s environment or well-being.
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