Category: E

Diabetes mellitus that results from diseases of the pituitary, thyroid, or adrenal glands or from the ovaries.  

A syringe that is attached to the endotracheal tube immediately after an intubation attempt. If aspiration is difficult or stomach contents are withdrawn, or both, the endotracheal (ET) tube may have been placed in the esophagus and needs to be removed and reinserted. If aspiration is easy and free of stomach contents, there is a…

A device for monitoring intravenous infusions. The device may have an alarm in case the flow is restricted because of an occlusion of the line. In that case, the alarm will sound when a preset pressure limit is sensed. The device can also signal that an infusion is close to completion. The pressure is regulated…

Any of those dental treatments that improve the location, visual appearance, and function of the teeth and jaws.  

An infrequent complication of epilepsy, presumed to result from injury to neurons during uncontrolled seizures. Cognitive decline observed in certain severe cases of epilepsy.  

In aviators or divers, decompression resulting from an extremely rapid rate of change to a much lesser pressure. This may occur if a high-altitude aircraft suddenly loses its cabin pressure or if a diver ascends rapidly. Either of these causes violent expansion of body gases.  

The removal of the entire epithelial lining or attachment epithelium from a periodontal pocket.  

Use of proteolytic enzymes to remove dead tissue from a wound. The enzymes do not attack viable tissues.  

A cyst caused by trapping of an exudate in a closed area. A cyst is a lump or swelling filled with fluid that develops when an existing body cavity becomes filled with exudate. An example of an exudation cyst is a hydrocele, which is a fluid-filled swelling occurring in the scrotum.  

A cyst arising from hemorrhage or escape of other body fluids into tissues.