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- + Enalapril
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- Enalapril
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"Enalapril" is more commonly referred to as "Captopril" in the medical community.
Captopril
Also Known As: "Quinapril, Fosinopril, Benazepril, Ramipril, Lisinopril, Enalaprilat"
A type of ACE inhibitors, medications that widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. These medications are being studied for the prevention of side effects from radiation therapy.
More Information on Captopril: Cancer Drug & Medication
- + Enalaprilat
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- Enalaprilat
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"Enalaprilat" is more commonly referred to as "Captopril" in the medical community.
Captopril
Also Known As: "Quinapril, Fosinopril, Benazepril, Ramipril, Lisinopril, Enalapril"
A type of ACE inhibitors, medications that widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. These medications are being studied for the prevention of side effects from radiation therapy.
More Information on Captopril: Cancer Drug & Medication
- + Enamel
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- Enamel
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Hard, calcified tissue that covers the crown of the tooth.
More Information on Enamel: Oral Health Basics
- + Enamel Fluorosis
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- Enamel Fluorosis
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"Enamel Fluorosis" is more commonly referred to as "Dental Fluorosis" in the medical community.
Dental Fluorosis
Also Known As: "Fluorosis"
Occurs when too much fluoride disrupts the formation of enamel in permanent teeth, leading to problems ranging from minor discoloration to surface irregularities. Once erupted, permanent teeth are no longer vulnerable.
More Information on Dental Fluorosis: Pediatric Dental
- + Encephalitis
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- Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the brain, often due to bacterial or viral infection. Bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics, but pain may persist following viral infection.
More Information on Encephalitis: Brain Related Infections
- + Encephalitis in Children
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- Encephalitis in Children
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Inflammation of the brain, often due to bacterial or viral infection, which can cause major headaches. It may cause a variety of symptoms and be difficult to detect in children.
More Information on Encephalitis in Children: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Encephalitis Lethargica
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- Encephalitis Lethargica
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Also Known As: "Von Economo's Disease, Sleeping Sickness"
A type of encephalitis marked by high fever, headache, double vision, delayed physical and mental response and lethargy. Other symptoms are abnormal eye movements, muscular pains and weakness, behavioral changes, and coma.
More Information on Encephalitis Lethargica: Brain Related Infections
- + Encephaloceles
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- Encephaloceles
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Rare neural tube defects marked by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through skull openings. Symptoms include craniofacial abnormalities and brain malformations. Corrective surgery is often performed.
More Information on Encephaloceles: Birth & Genetic Disorders
- + Encephalomyelitis
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- Encephalomyelitis
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Inflammation of both the brain and the spinal cord.
More Information on Encephalomyelitis: Brain Related Infections
- + Encephalopathy
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- Encephalopathy
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Any disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure. It may be caused by many factors, including infectious agents (bacteria, virus or prion).
More Information on Encephalopathy: Encephalopathy
- + Encopresis
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- Encopresis
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Childhood fecal incontinence associated with constipation and fecal retention. Children who withhold their stool (for physical or psychological reasons) may experience soiling when liquid stool flows around hard, impacted stool inside the rectum.
More Information on Encopresis: Pediatric Digestive
- + End Stage Kidney Disease
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- End Stage Kidney Disease
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Also Known As: "End Stage Kidney Failure, ESRD, Chronic Renal Failure"
A stage of chronic kidney (renal) failure in which kidney function has dropped to the point that replacement methods are needed -- such as dialysis or kidney transplant. It can be caused by uncontrolled diabetes.
More Information on End Stage Kidney Disease: Kidney (Renal)
- + End Stage Kidney Failure
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- End Stage Kidney Failure
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Also Known As: "ESRD, Chronic Renal Failure, End Stage Kidney Disease"
A stage of chronic kidney (renal) failure in which kidney function has dropped to the point that replacement methods are needed -- such as dialysis or kidney transplant. It can be caused by uncontrolled diabetes.
More Information on End Stage Kidney Failure: Kidney (Renal)
- + End Stage Renal Disease
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- End Stage Renal Disease
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Also Known As: "End Stage Kidney Disease, End Stage Kidney Failure, ESRD, Chronic Renal Failure"
A stage of chronic kidney (renal) failure in which kidney function has dropped to the point that replacement methods are needed -- such as dialysis or kidney transplant. It can be caused by uncontrolled diabetes.
More Information on End Stage Renal Disease: Kidney (Renal)
- + Endarterectomy
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- Endarterectomy
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Also Known As: "Thromboendarterectomy, Intracranial Gas Endarterectomy, Femoral Endarterectomy, Gas Endarterectomy, Thoracic Endarterectomy"
The surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. It is most commonly performed on the carotid arteries of the neck, but can be performed on blood vessels to the brain, heart and other areas of the body.
More Information on Endarterectomy: Stroke
- + Endemic
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- Endemic
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Common in or peculiar to a particular locality, region or people. Often used in reference to a disease.
More Information on Endemic: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Endocardial Cushion Defect
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- Endocardial Cushion Defect
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"Endocardial Cushion Defect" is more commonly referred to as "AV Septal Defect" in the medical community.
AV Septal Defect
Also Known As: "Atrioventricular Canal Defect, Common Atrioventricular Canal Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect, AVSD, AV Canal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal Defect, Ostium Primum Atrial Septal Defect"
A term used to describe a number of heart defects that result in blood flowing freely across the heart and between the chambers. Often, there is also leakage of blood from the lower chambers back to the upper chambers, which is the wrong direction.
More Information on AV Septal Defect: Pediatric Heart
- + Endocardial Fibroelastosis
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- Endocardial Fibroelastosis
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Also Known As: "EMF, Davies Disease, Loeffler Disease, Fibroelastic Endocarditis, Loeffler Fibroplastic Parietal Endocarditis"
A rare heart disorder of unknown origin that affects infants and children. It involves a thickening of the endocardium (a thin membrane that lines the inside of the heart) and may lead to congestive heart failure.
More Information on Endocardial Fibroelastosis: Pediatric Cancer
- + Endocardial Resection
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- Endocardial Resection
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Also Known As: "Myocardial Resection"
An open-heart surgery in which the surgeon selectively destroys the abnormal areas of the heart that are causing abnormal heart rhythms. This surgery may be done if a person has had a heart attack, or if a person has Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
More Information on Endocardial Resection: Arrhythmia
- + Endocarditis
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- Endocarditis
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Also Known As: "Rheumatic Endocarditis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Acute Endocarditis, Valvular Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Mural Endocarditis"
An inflammation (most often from an infection) in vulnerable areas of the endocardium -- the innermost layer of the heart's chambers and valves. It most commonly affects individuals with existing valvular heart diseases or defects.
More Information on Endocarditis: Heart Injuries & Infections
- + Endocardium
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- Endocardium
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A thin membrane that lines the inside of the heart.
More Information on Endocardium: Heart Basics
- + Endocervical Curettage
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- Endocervical Curettage
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Scraping of the lining of the endocervical canal with a spoon-like instrument. It is generally performed at the same time as a colposcopy and colposcopic biopsy.
More Information on Endocervical Curettage: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Endocervix Culture
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- Endocervix Culture
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Also Known As: "Female Genital Tract Culture, Cervix Culture, Vaginal Culture"
A culture (or sample) of tissue taken from the endocervix for laboratory analysis. The endocervix is the lining of the cervix, which connects the uterus and the vagina.
More Information on Endocervix Culture: Vaginal & Cervical Health
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- Endocrine Blood Test
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A test that determines the amount of any given substance in the blood and identifies abnormally high or low levels that may affect normal body functions. For diabetes, blood is usually collected from a vein (venipuncture) or by finger prick.
More Information on Endocrine Blood Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
- + Endocrine Disruption
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- Endocrine Disruption
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Disruption in the functioning of the endocrine system due to the ingestion of certain chemicals in diet. This may affect maturation, development, growth and regulation within the body.
More Information on Endocrine Disruption: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Endocrine Glands
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- Endocrine Glands
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A system of glands that produces hormones and secretes them into the blood. It includes the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, islets of the pancreas and the gonads (testes and ovaries).
More Information on Endocrine Glands: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Endocrine Pancreas Cancer
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- Endocrine Pancreas Cancer
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"Endocrine Pancreas Cancer" is more commonly referred to as "Islet Cell Carcinoma" in the medical community.
Islet Cell Carcinoma
A type of pancreatic cancer affecting the islet cells -- clumps of cells in the pancreas that look like an island and may be referred to as Islands of Langerhans.
More Information on Islet Cell Carcinoma: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
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- Endocrine Specialist
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A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease of the endocrine system. Diabetes is an endocrine disorder.
More Information on Endocrine Specialist: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Endocrine System
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- Endocrine System
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Also Known As: "Endocrine Glands"
A system of glands that produces hormones and secretes them into the blood. It includes the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, islets of the pancreas and the gonads (testes and ovaries).
More Information on Endocrine System: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Endocrine System Cancers
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- Endocrine System Cancers
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Cancers of the endocrine system (glands that produces and secretes hormones), including the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, islets of the pancreas and the gonads (testes and ovaries).
More Information on Endocrine System Cancers: Endocrine System Cancer
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- Endocrinologist
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Also Known As: "Endocrine Specialist"
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease of the endocrine system. Diabetes is an endocrine disorder.
More Information on Endocrinologist: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
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- Endodontic Abscess
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"Endodontic Abscess" is more commonly referred to as "Abscessed Teeth & Gums" in the medical community.
Abscessed Teeth & Gums
Also Known As: "Gum Abscess, Abscessed Teeth, Periodontal Abscess, Mouth Abscess, Tooth Abscess, Abscessed Gums, Dental Abscess"
An area of pus that forms as the result of a bacterial infection. In the mouth, these may form in the gums, in teeth roots or after root canal treatment or in the gums.
More Information on Abscessed Teeth & Gums: Oral Infections
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- Endodontic Microsurgery
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"Endodontic Microsurgery" is more commonly referred to as "Root Canal Treatment" in the medical community.
Root Canal Treatment
Also Known As: "Root Canal Therapy, Endodontic Treatment, Endodontic Therapy"
Treatment for a diseased or infected root canal. The affected pulp is removed and the root canal is cleaned and reshaped before it is filled with gutta percha to prevent reinfection. An artificial crown is typically used to improve tooth strength.
More Information on Root Canal Treatment: Dental Restorations
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- Endodontic Therapy
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"Endodontic Therapy" is more commonly referred to as "Root Canal Treatment" in the medical community.
Root Canal Treatment
Also Known As: "Endodontic Microsurgery, Root Canal Therapy, Endodontic Treatment"
Treatment for a diseased or infected root canal. The affected pulp is removed and the root canal is cleaned and reshaped before it is filled with gutta percha to prevent reinfection. An artificial crown is typically used to improve tooth strength.
More Information on Root Canal Treatment: Dental Restorations
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- Endodontic Treatment
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"Endodontic Treatment" is more commonly referred to as "Root Canal Treatment" in the medical community.
Root Canal Treatment
Also Known As: "Endodontic Therapy, Endodontic Microsurgery, Root Canal Therapy"
Treatment for a diseased or infected root canal. The affected pulp is removed and the root canal is cleaned and reshaped before it is filled with gutta percha to prevent reinfection. An artificial crown is typically used to improve tooth strength.
More Information on Root Canal Treatment: Dental Restorations
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- Endodontics
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The dental specialty that focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases of the dental pulp and its surrounding tissue (periradicular).
More Information on Endodontics: Oral Health Basics
- + Endodontist
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- Endodontist
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Physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and its surrounding tissue (periradicular).
More Information on Endodontist: Oral Health Basics
- + Endogenous Insulin
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- Endogenous Insulin
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Also Known As: "Human Insulin"
Insulin that is grown or produced within the human body - as opposed to exogenous insulin which needs to be injected into the body.
More Information on Endogenous Insulin: Insulin
- + Endoleak
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- Endoleak
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The flow or leakage of blood back into an aneurysm. It can occur if a stent graft used to treat an aneurysm fails to completely seal off bloodflow, and may be a sign that an aneurysm has grown. Endoleaks may increase the risk of aneurysm rupture.
More Information on Endoleak: Aneurysm
- + Endolimax Nana Infection
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- Endolimax Nana Infection
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Infection with a nonpathogenic parasite called Endolimax nana that does not cause illness, even in people who have weakened immune systems. It lives in a person's intestines and is detected in stool.
More Information on Endolimax Nana Infection: Parasitic Disease
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- Endoluminal Aortic Stent Grafting
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"Endoluminal Aortic Stent Grafting" is more commonly referred to as "Stent Graft" in the medical community.
Stent Graft
Also Known As: "EVG, Aortic Stent Graft, Endovascular Grafts"
A method of treating an aortic aneurysm by detouring the flow of blood around the aneurysm instead of through it. Because self-expanding stent-grafts can also cover an aortic tear, they can be used in the treatment of aortic dissection.
More Information on Stent Graft: Catheter Tests & Procedures
- + Endoluminal Gastroplication
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- Endoluminal Gastroplication
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A procedure by which pleats are sewn into the esophageal sphincter muscles via an endoscope (tube inserted through the patient's mouth). This strengthens the area, helping to prevent acid reflux.
More Information on Endoluminal Gastroplication: GERD & Heartburn
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- Endometrial Ablation or Resection
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Also Known As: "Uterine Balloon Therapy"
Surgical procedure that remove a woman’s endometrium (the lining of the uterus) to prevent excessive bleeding during menstruation and treat other disorders.
More Information on Endometrial Ablation or Resection: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Endometrial Biopsy
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Removal of a sample of endometrial tissue suspected of being cancerous to determine if it is malignant or benign.
More Information on Endometrial Biopsy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Endometrial Cancer
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Also Known As: "Endometrial Carcinoma"
Cancer of the inner lining (endometrium) of the uterus. All endometrial cancers originate in the glands of the uterus lining. Although this is the most common gynecologic cancer, the number of cases is declining.
More Information on Endometrial Cancer: ObGyn Cancer
- + Endometrial Carcinoma
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- Endometrial Carcinoma
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Cancer of the inner lining (endometrium) of the uterus. All endometrial cancers originate in the glands of the uterus lining. Although this is the most common gynecologic cancer, the number of cases is declining.
More Information on Endometrial Carcinoma: ObGyn Cancer
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- Endometrial Cysts
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Also Known As: "Endometrioma Cysts, Chocolate Cysts"
An ovarian cyst that contains endometrial tissue.
More Information on Endometrial Cysts: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Endometrial Growths
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Pieces of endometrium that relocate and grow outside the uterus, such as in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterine wall, vagina or colon. These are associated with endometriosis.
More Information on Endometrial Growths: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Endometrial Hyperplasia
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"Endometrial Hyperplasia" is more commonly referred to as "Hyperplasia" in the medical community.
Hyperplasia
Also Known As: "Cervical Hyperplasia"
An abnormal increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ. It may increase the risk of cancer if there is a lot of growth or cells are abnormal.
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- Endometrial Implants
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Also Known As: "Endometrial Growths"
Pieces of endometrium that relocate and grow outside the uterus, such as in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterine wall, vagina or colon. These are associated with endometriosis.
More Information on Endometrial Implants: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrial Polyps
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- Endometrial Polyps
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A growth on the lining of the uterus that is usually non cancerous (benign).
More Information on Endometrial Polyps: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrial Resection
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- Endometrial Resection
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Also Known As: "EMR, Hysteroscopic Endometrial Resection"
A procedure to remove (resect) the endometrium, the lining of the uterus (womb). This most commonly involves is an electrosurgical wire loop, but other methods are being researched. It is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding or other disorders.
More Information on Endometrial Resection: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrial Sampling
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- Endometrial Sampling
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Also Known As: "Endometrial Biopsy"
Removal of a sample of endometrial tissue suspected of being cancerous to determine if it is malignant or benign.
More Information on Endometrial Sampling: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrial Stripe
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- Endometrial Stripe
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Also Known As: "Endometrial Thickness"
A measurement of the thickness of the endometrium
More Information on Endometrial Stripe: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrial Thickness
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- Endometrial Thickness
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A measurement of the thickness of the endometrium
More Information on Endometrial Thickness: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrioma
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- Endometrioma
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A small area of endometriosis.
More Information on Endometrioma: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrioma Cysts
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- Endometrioma Cysts
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Also Known As: "Chocolate Cysts"
An ovarian cyst that contains endometrial tissue.
More Information on Endometrioma Cysts: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometriosis
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- Endometriosis
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A condition in which cells that make up the lining of the uterus (endometrium) are found outside of the uterine cavity. While noncancerous, it can be very painful and cause problems with fertility.
More Information on Endometriosis: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometriosis & Pregnancy
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- Endometriosis & Pregnancy
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A disorder in which the lining of the uterus grows in abnormal places, like the ovaries. Women with this condition may have difficulties becoming and maintaining a pregnancy. It can cause severe chronic pain and reduce fertility.
More Information on Endometriosis & Pregnancy: Pregnancy Management
- + Endometritis
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- Endometritis
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A type of pelvic inflammatory disease in which an infection rises from the vagina or cervix into the endometrium.
More Information on Endometritis: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endometrium
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- Endometrium
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Also Known As: "Uterine Mucosa"
The mucous membrane lining of the uterus that is shed during menstruation or that forms the placenta to nourish a fertilized egg.
More Information on Endometrium: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Endomyocardial Fibrosis
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- Endomyocardial Fibrosis
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Also Known As: "EMF, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Davies Disease, Loeffler Disease, Fibroelastic Endocarditis, Loeffler Fibroplastic Parietal Endocarditis"
A rare heart disorder of unknown origin that affects infants and children. It involves a thickening of the endocardium (a thin membrane that lines the inside of the heart) and may lead to congestive heart failure.
More Information on Endomyocardial Fibrosis: Pediatric Cancer
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- Endorectal Sonogram
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"Endorectal Sonogram" is more commonly referred to as "Transrectal Ultrasound" in the medical community.
Transrectal Ultrasound
Also Known As: "TRUS, ERUS, Transrectal Sonogram, Endorectal Ultrasound"
A procedure in which a probe that emits sound waves is inserted into the rectum to produce picture of body tissue. Used to find abnormalities in the rectum, prostate and other nearby structures.
More Information on Transrectal Ultrasound: Prostate & Testicular
- + Endorectal Ultrasound
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- Endorectal Ultrasound
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"Endorectal Ultrasound" is more commonly referred to as "Transrectal Ultrasound" in the medical community.
Transrectal Ultrasound
Also Known As: "TRUS, ERUS, Transrectal Sonogram, Endorectal Sonogram"
A procedure in which a probe that emits sound waves is inserted into the rectum to produce picture of body tissue. Used to find abnormalities in the rectum, prostate and other nearby structures.
More Information on Transrectal Ultrasound: Prostate & Testicular
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- Endorphins
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Biochemicals manufactured by the brain that reduce pain and stress. They attach to receptors in the brain and spinal cord to stop pain messages. These receptors also respond to opioids.
More Information on Endorphins: Pain Management
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- Endoscope
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A flexible tube containing an optical camera that is fed through the mouth, passing through the esophagus into the stomach. It is used (in a test called endoscopy) to view the inside of hollow organs or body cavities.
More Information on Endoscope: Digestive Imaging Tests
- + Endoscopic Biopsy
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- Endoscopic Biopsy
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"Endoscopic Biopsy" is more commonly referred to as "Biopsy" in the medical community.
Biopsy
Also Known As: "Surgical Biopsy, Fine Needle Aspiration, Aspiration Biopsy, Punch Biopsy, Needle Biopsy, Fine Needle Biopsy, Core Biopsy"
Removal of tissue from a body area suspected of being cancerous. It can be performed in a variety of ways, including skin scraping, endoscopy, using a needle to remove a small amount of tissue or through surgery.
More Information on Biopsy: Cancer Basics
- + Endoscopic Papillotomy
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- Endoscopic Papillotomy
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"Endoscopic Papillotomy" is more commonly referred to as "Sphincterotomy" in the medical community.
Sphincterotomy
Also Known As: "Lateral Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic Sphincterotomy, Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy"
Surgery where the muscle between the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct is cut, usually to remove gallstones and other blockages.
More Information on Sphincterotomy: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
- + Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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Also Known As: "ERCP"
A contrast x-ray of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver ducts and other related portions of the biliary system. An endoscope (lighted tube) is inserted through the mouth to the small intestine. The dye is released into that area before the x-ray.
More Information on Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Digestive Imaging Tests
- + Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
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- Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
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"Endoscopic Sphincterotomy" is more commonly referred to as "Sphincterotomy" in the medical community.
Sphincterotomy
Also Known As: "Lateral Sphincterotomy, Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic Papillotomy"
Surgery where the muscle between the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct is cut, usually to remove gallstones and other blockages.
More Information on Sphincterotomy: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
- + Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathicotomy
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- Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathicotomy
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Also Known As: "Transthoracic Endoscopic Sympathicotomy, TES"
An operation that blocks the nerves that cause chest pain. It is usually a last-resort for patients with angina. It eliminates the patient's ability to feel any chest pain, which can be dangerous because chest pain is a symptom of heart attack.
More Information on Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathicotomy: Chest & Related Pain
- + Endoscopic Ultrasound
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- Endoscopic Ultrasound
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Also Known As: "EUS, Endosonogram"
A procedure in which a probe that emits sound waves is inserted through the mouth into the body to produce images of body tissues. It is used to examine the lining of the gastrointestinal tract as well as organs, such as the pancreas and gallbladder.
More Information on Endoscopic Ultrasound: Digestive Imaging Tests
- + Endoscopic Vein Harvesting
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- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting
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Also Known As: "EVH, Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting"
A minimally invasive, "endoscopic" technique requiring smaller incisions when removing a blood vessel for use in bypass surgery.
More Information on Endoscopic Vein Harvesting: Bypass Surgery
- + Endoscopic Vein Surgery
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- Endoscopic Vein Surgery
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A surgery in which the surgeon inserts a small device (endoscope) into the veins in order to visualize the abnormalities, and then removes the damaged veins. It is used in the treatment of peripheral venous disorders.
More Information on Endoscopic Vein Surgery: Vascular Disease
- + Endoscopy
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- Endoscopy
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A diagnostic test in which a tube containing an optical camera is fed through the mouth, passing through the esophagus into the stomach. Its purpose is to view the inside of hollow organs or body cavities.
More Information on Endoscopy: Digestive Imaging Tests
- + Endosonogram
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- Endosonogram
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Also Known As: "EUS"
A procedure in which a probe that emits sound waves is inserted through the mouth into the body to produce images of body tissues. It is used to examine the lining of the gastrointestinal tract as well as organs, such as the pancreas and gallbladder.
More Information on Endosonogram: Digestive Imaging Tests
- + Endosperm
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- Endosperm
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The middle portion of a grain kernel that contains stored food in a seed surrounding the embryo. It is high in starch and contains protein and oils. The embryo consumes it as a source of nutrition during growth.
More Information on Endosperm: Carbs & Sugars
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- + Endothelium
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- Endothelium
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A thin membrane that lines the inside of blood vessels and body cavities, including the heart (endocardium).
- + Endovascular Grafts
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- Endovascular Grafts
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"Endovascular Grafts" is more commonly referred to as "Stent Graft" in the medical community.
Stent Graft
Also Known As: "Endoluminal Aortic Stent Grafting, EVG, Aortic Stent Graft"
A method of treating an aortic aneurysm by detouring the flow of blood around the aneurysm instead of through it. Because self-expanding stent-grafts can also cover an aortic tear, they can be used in the treatment of aortic dissection.
More Information on Stent Graft: Catheter Tests & Procedures
- + Enema
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- Enema
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A fluid put into the rectum to clear out the bowel, administer drugs or food, or to prepare the colon for diagnostic imaging.
More Information on Enema: Digestive Treatments
- + Energy
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- Energy
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The ability to do work. Food contains chemical energy, which the body converts to mechanical, electrical or heat energy.
- + Energy Balance
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- Energy Balance
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The relationship between the amount of energy taken into the body and the amount expended.
- + Energy Equilibrium
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- Energy Equilibrium
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A state of balance between the amount of energy taken into the body and the amount expended. People who achieve this should gain little or no weight over time.
- + Energy Intake
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- Energy Intake
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The caloric or energy content of food obtained from sources of dietary energy.
- + Energy Output
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