Category: E
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Embolysis
The dissolution of an embolus, especially one due to a blood clot.
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Emboliform
Resembling an embolus.
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Embolic protection filter
In interventional vascular procedures, a net or umbrella placed distal to the site of an angioplasty to capture debris that has been released by the procedure and that might occlude downstream vessels.
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Embole
Reduction of a dislocation.
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Emancipatory teaching
A model of teaching in which coaching, dialogue, and encouragement are more important than the dissemination of information from teacher to student.
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Emanation
Something given off; radiation; emission.
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Emailloid
A tumor having its origin in tooth enamel.
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Emaciate
To cause to become excessively lean.
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Eluate
The material washed out by elution. The solvent or dissolving substance used in elution.
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Eloquent brain
Those parts of the brain that control speech, movement, and sensation, i.e., whose functions are readily felt, heard, and observed.