Author: Glossary
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Epinephritis
Inflammation of an adrenal gland.
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Racemic epinephrine
A mixture of dextro and levo-isomers of epinephrine that, when nebulized, can be used in the treatment of croup and bronchiolitis. The drug is usually given with parenteral dexamethasone.
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Epimorphosis
Regeneration of a part of an organism by growth at the cut surface.
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Epimerite
An organelle of certain protozoa by which they attach themselves to epithelial cells.
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Epileptology
The study of epilepsy.
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Epileptologist
A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures.
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Traumatic epilepsy
Epilepsy caused by trauma to the brain.
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Sleep epilepsy
A term formerly, and improperly, used to signify narcolepsy.
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Refractory epilepsy
A seizure disorder that cannot be controlled with two anticonvulsant drugs. Refractory epilepsy is found in about a third of all patients who have seizures.
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Reflex epilepsy
Recurrent epileptic seizures that occur in reaction to a specific stimulus, such as photic stimulation while looking at flashing lights or television, auditory stimulation while listening to specific musical compositions, tactile stimulation, or reading.