Author: Glossary
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Nonvoluntary euthanasia
Euthanasia provided to an incompetent person according to a surrogate’s decision.
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Involuntary euthanasia
Euthanasia performed without a competent person’s consent.
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Eusystole
The normal, healthy systolic contraction of the myocardium.
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Eustachian valve
The valve at the entrance of the inferior vena cava.
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Eustachianography
Radiography of the eustachian tube and middle ear after the introduction of a contrast medium.
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Eurycephalic
Having a broad or wide head.
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Eurotium
A genus of molds that rarely causes disease.
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Europium
A rare element of the lanthanide series with atomic number 63 and an atomic weight of 151.96.
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Euroglyphus
A common house dust mite that causes allergic rhinitis and contact dermatitis in sensitized people. It inhabits beds, linens, carpets, and other places in the home.
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Euphoriant
Any agent or drug that induces an extraordinary sense of well-being.