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Ergocalciferol
Vitamin D2, a synthetic vitamin D derived from ergosterol; used as a food supplement to increase the food content of this vitamin. A combination of calciferol and vitamin D2 given to prevent or cure rickets, a deficiency disorder caused by the lack of calcium and vitamin D in the diet. Vitamin D2, an activated product…
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Epithelioma
A usually benign skin disease most commonly occurring on the face, around the eyelids and on the scalp. A neoplasm of epithelial origin. A tumour arising from epithelial cells. A tumor of epithelium, the covering of internal and external surfaces of the body: a former term for carcinoma, but now also used to describe benign…
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Epistaxis
Acute hemorrhage from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx (nose-bleed). Hemorrhage from the nose; a nosebleed. Bleeding from the nose; causes include a blow or other injury, violent sneezing, high blood pressure, and fragile mucous membranes. The bleeding may be controlled by applying pressure to the sides of the nose, by inserting cotton or gauze,…
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Episiotomy
A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth. A surgical incision made at the entrance to the vagina extending toward the anal sphincter during birth to prevent undue tearing of the vaginal tissues and to assist in the expulsion of the fetus. Surgical cut of the perineum near the…
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Epileptogenesis
A process by which a normal brain develops epilepsy, a chronic condition in which seizures occur. adj. epileptogenic.
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Epileptiform
Resembling epilepsy or its manifestations. Having the form or appearance of epilepsy.
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Epilepsy
A common chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. A neuromuscular condition that makes people susceptible to seizures. A neurological disorder characterized by periodic motor or sensory seizures or their equivalents, sometimes accompanied by alterations of consciousness. The electroencephalogram (EEG) may show an abnormal brain wave pattern during or between seizures. Idiopathic…
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Epigastralgia
Pain in the epigastric region.
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Epididymitis
A medical condition in which there is inflammation of the epididymis. Inflammation of the epididymis, a common disorder affecting the male. Acute or chronic inflammation of the epididymis, producing tenderness, pain in the groin, chills and fever; it may result from sexually transmitted disease, inflammation of the prostate, or urinary tract infection. Treatment includes rest,…
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Epididymis
A structure within the scrotum attached to the backside of the testis and whose coiled duct provides storage, transit and maturation of spermatozoa. An oblong-shaped body attached to each testicle in which sperm cells mature and are stored. Cordlike structure along border of testis. A long twisting thin tube at the back of the testis,…
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