Author: Glossary
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Electrical leakage
The presence of unwanted current from an electrical device, such as a patient monitoring or treatment device.
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Electrical dental analgesia
The treatment of oral pain or the administration of oral anesthesia by means of electrode pads applied to the cheeks or the oral mucosa.
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Elective therapy
A treatment or surgical procedure not requiring immediate attention and therefore planned for the patient’s or provider’s convenience.
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E-learning
Facilitates and enhances learning through both computer and communications technology. It can include only the text portion of a computer or it can include Internet-based distance learning using a multimedia capable computer.
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Eldercare
Providing health care and assistance with activities of daily living for older adults, either at home or in care facilities. Family members usually provide most of the needed assistance, although friends, professional agencies, or volunteers often participate.
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Elbow unit
A component of the upper-extremity prosthesis that permits the arm to bend at the elbow.
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Elbow conformer
A splint applied to prevent flexion contractures following burns to the upper extremity. The device is fabricated to conform to the anterior arm. Pressure is applied to the olecranon process by a soft, cupped pad.
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Little league elbow
A form of overuse syndrome marked by inflammation of the medial condyle or fractures of the lateral humeral condyle of the elbow. It is seen in adolescent baseball players, especially in pitchers. In order to help prevent this condition, Little League Baseball regulations limit the number of pitches a player can throw per week.
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Elastose
A peptone resulting from gastric digestion of elastin.
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Elastometry
The measurement of tissue elasticity.