Author: Glossary
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Epitheliolysin
A specific lysin formed in blood serum of an animal into which epithelial cells of an animal of a different species were injected. The epitheliolysin destroys the cells of an animal of the same species as that from which the epithelial cells were derived.
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Epitheliitis
Overgrowth and inflammation of the mucosal epithelium following injury such as is caused by ionizing radiation.
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Epithelial diaphragm
The epithelial extension of Hertwig’s root sheath that determines the number and size of tooth roots. It induces dentin formation locally as the root elongates.
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Episternum
Upper portion of the sternum.
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Apple packer’s epistaxis
Nosebleed due to handling packing trays containing certain dyes.
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Episioperineorrhaphy
Repair of a lacerated perineum and vulva or repair of a surgical incision of the vulva and perineum.
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Episioperineoplasty
Plastic surgery of the perineum and vulva.
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Epiretinal
On the surface of the retina.
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Epipygus
A developmental anomaly in which an accessory limb is attached to the buttocks.
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Epiploscheocele
An omental hernia into the scrotum.