Category: E

Not occurring normally in the population of a country: applied sometimes to unusual diseases brought in from abroad by immigrants or travelers.  

An abnormally increased desire or need for water or other drink. A person who becomes dehydrated due to exercise or illness may experience excessive thirst. Excessive thirst, along with increased urination, is a common initial symptom of diabetes mellitus. An intense and enduring urge to consume liquids, typically stemming from dehydration. Additional potential factors encompass…

The production and release of excessive saliva into the mouth, which may cause a person to drool. Excessive salivation may occur more frequently during dental procedures known to stimulate the salivary glands that produce saliva. Dentists clear the mouth of saliva to examine and treat dental patients. The mouth must be dry for certain procedures to…

An uncommon birth defect in which the bladder and urethra are turned inside out and are open to the outside of the body through a space in the lower abdominal wall. The bones of the pelvis are also separated. To reduce the risk of kidney infection and damage to the bladder lining, surgery to repair…

Exercise offers many benefits to people as they age because it prevents or delays many age-related physical diseases and disorders and helps maintain function. Regular physical activity is known to help prevent coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Physical conditioning can also improve the quality of life as a…

A drug used to treat breast cancer. Exemestane (Aromasin) works by inactivating aromatase, the principal enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen, the female hormone that is often responsible for producing the growth of breast cancer cells. Exemestane interferes in that process.  

A drug used to treat severe psoriasis. Etretinate (Tegison) is an oral retinoid, a class of drugs derived from retinoic acid (vitamin A1). Etretinate is not recommended for use by a woman who is pregnant because it can cause birth defects in a fetus. A tretinoin drug formerly used to treat severe recalcitrant psoriasis. Etretinate,…

A clear, odorless liquid with a sweet taste that can cause poisoning. Ethylene glycol is found in antifreeze, hydraulic brake fluids, and industrial solvents. Many cases of ethylene glycol poisoning occur because children drink large amounts of the sweet-tasting liquid. Alcoholics may also drink ethylene glycol as a substitute for alcohol. A colorless alcohol used…

Irregular, uncoordinated spasms of the muscles in the wall of the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat and stomach) that cause intense chest pain and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Esophageal spasm is rare, and its cause is unknown, although it may be associated with stress. The condition is usually diagnosed through an upper gastrointestinal (GI)…

A form of massage therapy; sometimes called Swedish massage. Esaien massage focuses on relieving muscle tension, creating deep relaxation, achieving beneficial states of consciousness, and promoting general well-being.