Category: E

  • Ectental

    To the endoerm and ectoderm.  

  • Ectatic

    Distensible or capable of being stretched.  

  • Ectasia iridis

    Small size of the pupil of the eye caused by displacement of the iris.  

  • Ecouvillonage

    The cleansing and application of remedies to a cavity by means of a brush or swab.  

  • Ecosphere

    The portions of the earth habitable by microorganisms, plants, and animals.  

  • Ecorche

    A representation of an animal or human form without skin so that the muscles are clearly seen.  

  • Economy of movement

    The efficient, energy sparing motion or activity of the system or body.  

  • Ecomap

    A family interview and assessment tool that delineates the needs, patterns, and relationships among family members and the environment.  

  • Ecology of human performance

    A conceptual framework for occupational therapy practice aimed at improving task performance by considering the person’s skills and experiences, the context of the situation in which a task is performed, and the nature of the task. Interventions include altering the context of task performance to make it more supportive or a better match for the…

  • Ecological terrorism

    The threat to use violent acts that would harm the quality of the environment in order to blackmail a group or society.