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- ET Nurse
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"ET Nurse" is more commonly referred to as "Enterostomal Therapy Nurse" in the medical community.
Enterostomal Therapy Nurse
Also Known As: "Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse, ETN, CETN"
A nurse who specializes in the care of patients with an ostomy.
More Information on Enterostomal Therapy Nurse: Digestive Treatments
- + ETEC
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- ETEC
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"ETEC" is more commonly referred to as "Enterotoxigenic E Coli" in the medical community.
Enterotoxigenic E Coli
Also Known As: "Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli"
A toxin-producing bacteria that can damage the lining of the small intestine, resulting in symptoms of diarrhea and cramping. These bacteria are responsible for most cases of traveler's diarrhea.
More Information on Enterotoxigenic E Coli: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
- + Ethanol
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- Ethanol
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Also Known As: "Ethyl Alcohol"
The type of alcohol produced by yeast during fermentation of sugar under ordinary conditions. It is the version of alcohol that people drink. It is also used as a fuel, usually combined with gasoline.
- + Ethics & Reproduction
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- Ethics & Reproduction
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Reproduction occurs within social, legal and ethical boundaries defined by policy and laws. Related issues may be controversial (e.g., drug and alcohol use during pregnancy, gender selection, fertility treatments and disposal of excess embryos).
- + Ethmoid Sinuses
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- Ethmoid Sinuses
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"Ethmoid Sinuses" is more commonly referred to as "Sinuses" in the medical community.
Sinuses
Also Known As: "Sinus Cavities, Frontal Sinuses, Paranasal Sinuses, Maxillary Sinuses, Sphenoid Sinuses, Nasal Sinuses"
Air-filled cavities or packets located within the bones around the nose and face. They are named for the bones they inhabit: Maxillary (cheek), ethmoid (between the eyes), frontal (forehead) and sphenoid (middle of skull).
More Information on Sinuses: Nose & Throat
- + Ethnic Elders Care Network
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- Ethnic Elders Care Network
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A network of caregivers to ethnic minority elders with Alzheimer's and related disorders dedicated to the promotion of research, treatment and prevention of these disorders through education, support and assistance.
- + Ethopropazine
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- Ethopropazine
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"Ethopropazine" is more commonly referred to as "Amantadine" in the medical community.
Amantadine
Also Known As: "Procyclidine, Trihexyphenidyl, Benztropine, Profenamine, Biperiden"
A drug belonging to the class of antidyskinetics, which are used alleviate symptoms associated with some neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis).
More Information on Amantadine: Neuro Drug & Medication
- + Ethyl Alcohol
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- Ethyl Alcohol
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The type of alcohol produced by yeast during fermentation of sugar under ordinary conditions. It is the version of alcohol that people drink. It is also used as a fuel, usually combined with gasoline.
- + Etidronate
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- Etidronate
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Also Known As: "Risedronate"
A type of bisphosphonates, medications that increase bone density and prevent bone breakdown. They are used in the treatment of osteoporosis and Paget's disease.
More Information on Etidronate: Pain Management
- + ETN
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- ETN
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"ETN" is more commonly referred to as "Enterostomal Therapy Nurse" in the medical community.
Enterostomal Therapy Nurse
Also Known As: "Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse, CETN, ET Nurse"
A nurse who specializes in the care of patients with an ostomy.
More Information on Enterostomal Therapy Nurse: Digestive Treatments
- + ETT
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- ETT
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"ETT" is more commonly referred to as "Stress Test" in the medical community.
Stress Test
Also Known As: "Physiologic Stress Test, Graded Exercise Test, Cardiac Stress Test, Treadmill Test, Exercise Cardiac Stress Test, Exercise Treadmill Test, Exercise Electrocardiography"
An electrocardiogram performed while the patient exercises in a controlled manner on a treadmill or stationary bicycle at varied speeds and elevations. This test can help detect heart irregularities, disease and damage.
More Information on Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
- + Euglycemia
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- Euglycemia
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Normal blood sugar (glucose) levels in the blood -- as opposed to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
More Information on Euglycemia: Glucose
- + Euphoria
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- Euphoria
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An exaggerated feeling of extreme cheerfulness, elation and well-being that is not based on reality. It is often the result of drug use.
- + European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
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- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
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Also Known As: "EADV"
A nonprofit association dedicated to offering European physicians continuing medical education opportunities, specialized information services and professional support networks.
- + EUS
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- EUS
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"EUS" is more commonly referred to as "Endoscopic Ultrasound" in the medical community.
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Also Known As: "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
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- Euthanasia
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When a physician causes death in order to relieve suffering. It can be done by active administration of lethal doses of medication or passively withholding life-sustaining medication or treatment. It may or may not include the patient's consent.
More Information on Euthanasia: Healthcare Basics
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- Euthymia
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A "normal" mood state that is reasonably positive and not depressed.
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- EvC Syndrome
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"EvC Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Chondroectodermal Dysplasia" in the medical community.
Chondroectodermal Dysplasia
Also Known As: "Six Fingered Dwarfism, Mesoectodermal Dysplasia, CED, Chondrodysplasia Ectodermica, Polydactyly Chondrodystrophy Syndrome, Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome, Dwarfism Polydactyly Dysplastic Nails Syndrome"
A type of multiple congenital anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) syndrome that is marked by short limbs, extra fingers, and other bone abnormalities. About half of patients also have one or more congenital heart defects.
More Information on Chondroectodermal Dysplasia: Birth & Genetic Disorders
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- Event Monitor
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"Event Monitor" is more commonly referred to as "Ambulatory Monitoring" in the medical community.
Ambulatory Monitoring
Also Known As: "Ambulatory EKG, Loop Recorder, Ambulatory Electrocardiology, Electrocardiographic Ambulatory Monitoring, Intermittent Recorder, AECG, Continuous Recorder"
The recording of heart activity while the patient is freely moving (ambulatory). Data often can be sent across phone lines to a monitoring station.
More Information on Ambulatory Monitoring: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- EVG
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"EVG" is more commonly referred to as "Stent Graft" in the medical community.
Stent Graft
Also Known As: "Endovascular Grafts, Endoluminal Aortic Stent Grafting, 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
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- EVH
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"EVH" is more commonly referred to as "Endoscopic Vein Harvesting" in the medical community.
Endoscopic Vein Harvesting
Also Known As: "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
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- Evoked Potential Study
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A test of the nervous system that can determine the possible consequences of stroke. The test, performed by a physician or technician, measures the brain's electrical response to sensory stimulation (e.g., touch, sight and hearing).
More Information on Evoked Potential Study: Brain & Nerve Tests
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- Ewing Sarcoma
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Also Known As: "Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor, Ewing Tumor, pPNET, EFT"
A type of bone cancer primarily in children. Unlike other forms of bone cancer (osteosarcomas), it is treatable with radiation. It is a member of the Ewing family of tumors.
More Information on Ewing Sarcoma: Leukemia & Bone Cancer
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- Ewing Tumor
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Also Known As: "Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor, pPNET, EFT"
A type of bone cancer primarily in children. Unlike other forms of bone cancer (osteosarcomas), it is treatable with radiation. It is a member of the Ewing family of tumors.
More Information on Ewing Tumor: Leukemia & Bone Cancer
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- Ewing's Family of Tumors
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A group of cancers found primarily in children that includes the Ewing tumor (in bone) and extraosseous Ewing (EOE) tumor (outside bone) and primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET). About 60 percent of tumors in this family begin in the bone.
More Information on Ewing's Family of Tumors: Pediatric Cancer
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- Exanthem Subitum
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"Exanthem Subitum" is more commonly referred to as "Roseola" in the medical community.
Roseola
Also Known As: "Roseola Infantum, Sixth Disease, Baby Measles, Pseudorubella"
An acute viral infection that affects infants and small children. Symptoms include high fever and skin rash.
More Information on Roseola: Skin Related Infections
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- Excessive Hunger
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"Excessive Hunger" is more commonly referred to as "Polyphagia" in the medical community.
Polyphagia
Also Known As: "Disorder of Hyperalimentation, Hyperphagia, Increased Appetite"
Medical term for excessive eating or hunger, a common sign of diabetes. People with diabetes who are polyphagic often tend to lose weight.
More Information on Polyphagia: Diabetes Signs & Symptoms
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- Excessive Perspiration
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"Excessive Perspiration" is more commonly referred to as "Hyperhidrosis" in the medical community.
Hyperhidrosis
Also Known As: "Facial Hyperhidrosis, Center Hyperhidrosis, Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis, Excessive Sweating, Palmar Hyperhidrosis, Maxim Hyperhidrosis, Axillary Hyperhidrosis"
Excessive sweating that is either limited to a few problem areas (such as the armpits or palms) or that affects a person's entire body. It often worsens during stress. Treatments - including prescription antiperspirants - are available.
More Information on Hyperhidrosis: Perspiration & Chafing
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- Excessive Pigmentation
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"Excessive Pigmentation" is more commonly referred to as "Hyperpigmentation" in the medical community.
Hyperpigmentation
Also Known As: "Skin Hyperpigmentation"
Common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than surrounding skin. It results from excess deposits of melanin, the brown pigment that produces skin color. Examples include age or "liver" spots.
More Information on Hyperpigmentation: Skin Discoloration
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- Excessive Sleepiness
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"Excessive Sleepiness" is more commonly referred to as "Hypersomnia" in the medical community.
Hypersomnia
Also Known As: "Primary Hypersomnia, Somnolence, Breathing Related Hypersomnia"
Condition that causes people to feel extremely sleepy throughout the day. Patients also often sleep for long periods at night and nap repeatedly during the day. However, this sleep does not leave them feeling refreshed or more alert.
More Information on Hypersomnia: Sleep
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- Excessive Sweating
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"Excessive Sweating" is more commonly referred to as "Hyperhidrosis" in the medical community.
Hyperhidrosis
Also Known As: "Facial Hyperhidrosis, Center Hyperhidrosis, Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis, Palmar Hyperhidrosis, Maxim Hyperhidrosis, Axillary Hyperhidrosis, Excessive Perspiration"
Excessive sweating that is either limited to a few problem areas (such as the armpits or palms) or that affects a person's entire body. It often worsens during stress. Treatments - including prescription antiperspirants - are available.
More Information on Hyperhidrosis: Perspiration & Chafing
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- Excessive Thirst
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"Excessive Thirst" is more commonly referred to as "Polydipsia" in the medical community.
Polydipsia
Also Known As: "Extreme Thirst"
Excessive thirst, a common sign of diabetes.
More Information on Polydipsia: Diabetes Signs & Symptoms
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- Excessive Urination
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"Excessive Urination" is more commonly referred to as "Polyuria" in the medical community.
Polyuria
Also Known As: "Frequent Urination"
Excessive need to urinate, which may be a sign of diabetes.
More Information on Polyuria: Diabetes Signs & Symptoms
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- Exchange Lists
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Also Known As: "Food Exchange Lists, Food Exchanges"
Lists of foods used to plan diets. The foods in the list have similar amounts of carbohydrate, fat, protein and energy when prepared in specified portions. Any food in the list can be substituted for another.
More Information on Exchange Lists: Popular Diets
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- Excision
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Surgically removing or cutting out diseased tissue.
More Information on Excision: Skin Surgery
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- Excrement
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"Excrement" is more commonly referred to as "Feces" in the medical community.
Feces
Also Known As: "Stool, Fecal Matter"
Waste products produced in the intestines and expelled through the anus.
More Information on Feces: Digestive Health Basics
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- Excretion
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The process of eliminating waste products of metabolism from the body through urine, feces or expired air.
- + Executive Functioning
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- Executive Functioning
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Mental functions such as planning, forethought, impulse regulation and the ability to ignore stimuli that have no bearing on the current task.
More Information on Executive Functioning: Alzheimer's & Dementia
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- Exencephaly
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A condition in which the brain forms outside of the skull. As the pregnancy continues, brain tissue deteriorates. The fetus is rarely carried to term.
More Information on Exencephaly: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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- Exercise
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Physical activity that is completed for the purpose of developing or maintaining fitness. This includes aerobic exercise and weight training.
More Information on Exercise: Heart Diet & Fitness
- + Exercise & Allergies
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- Exercise & Allergies
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Rare allergic reactions may occur as the result of exercise. But there are other considerations as well for some allergy sufferers regarding exercise and fitness activities.
More Information on Exercise & Allergies: Allergy Basics
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- Exercise & Blood Sugar
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Also Known As: "Exercise & Glucose"
Exercise and physical activity can impact blood sugar levels. While this is especially important for people with insulin-dependent diabetes, everyone with diabetes should be aware of this impact.
More Information on Exercise & Blood Sugar: Diabetes Diet & Fitness
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- Exercise & Cancer
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The lack of regular physical activity is a risk factor for many forms of cancer. In addition, exercise is an important part of many cancer treatment plans.
More Information on Exercise & Cancer: Energy & Fatigue
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- Exercise & Children
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Physical activity that is completed for the purpose of developing or maintaining fitness. This includes aerobic (cardio) exercise and weight (resistance) training. Exercise at a young age helps promote healthy behavior throughout the child's life.
More Information on Exercise & Children: Pediatric Diet & Fitness
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- Exercise & Diabetes
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Also Known As: "Type 1 Diabetes & Exercise, Type 2 Diabetes & Exercise"
Regular exercise is an important component of any type 1 or type 2 diabetes management program. Activity can help control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications, such as heart, kidney, nerve and eye disease.
More Information on Exercise & Diabetes: Diabetes Diet & Fitness
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- Exercise & Diabetes in Children
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A diagnosis of diabetes will impact a child's lifestyle. However, there is no reason why diabetic children cannot be as active as their peers. Activity can also help the limit some of the emotional issues that children with diabetes may experience.
More Information on Exercise & Diabetes in Children: Pediatric Diabetes
- + Exercise & Glucose
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- Exercise & Glucose
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Exercise and physical activity can impact blood sugar levels. While this is especially important for people with insulin-dependent diabetes, everyone with diabetes should be aware of this impact.
More Information on Exercise & Glucose: Diabetes Diet & Fitness
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- Exercise & Pain
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Exercise prompts the body to release special chemicals (called endorphins) that block pain signals from reaching the brain. Also, regular exercise can help people lose weight, thereby reducing stress on the joints which can lead to chronic pain.
More Information on Exercise & Pain: Pain Basics
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- Exercise & Pregnancy
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A program of light to moderate physical activity during pregnancy may alleviate problems like back pain and poor circulation, prepare the body for the demands of childbirth, improve energy and allow for more restful sleep.
More Information on Exercise & Pregnancy: Pregnancy Management
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- Exercise & the Heart
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Exercise is an excellent tool in the prevention of heart disease, and can also offer dramatic benefits for heart patients. It can slow or even stop atherosclerosis, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels and reduce stress and depression.
More Information on Exercise & the Heart: Heart Diet & Fitness
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- Exercise & Women
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While exercise is beneficial for most people, women face additional challenges and may reap additional benefits. Factors such as menstruation, pregnancy and osteoporosis may influence how a woman choses to exercise.
More Information on Exercise & Women: Exercise & Weight
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- Exercise Balls
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Also Known As: "Fitness Balls"
Large, puncture-resistant balls used as workout tools. They help to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and agility. Individuals attempt to maintain balance while performing various exercises on the ball.
More Information on Exercise Balls: Exercise & Weight
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- Exercise Benefits
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Exercise increases endurance, strength and weight loss. It can also improve sleep patterns, ease pain and be used as therapy for various medical conditions.
More Information on Exercise Benefits: Exercise & Weight
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- Exercise Cardiac Stress Test
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"Exercise Cardiac Stress Test" is more commonly referred to as "Stress Test" in the medical community.
Stress Test
Also Known As: "Physiologic Stress Test, Graded Exercise Test, Cardiac Stress Test, Exercise Treadmill Test, Treadmill Test, Exercise Electrocardiography, ETT"
An electrocardiogram performed while the patient exercises in a controlled manner on a treadmill or stationary bicycle at varied speeds and elevations. This test can help detect heart irregularities, disease and damage.
More Information on Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Exercise Choices
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Also Known As: "Fitness Choices, Types of Exercise"
Not all exercises are right for everyone. There are a variety of options available to find the right workout for a particular person. Examples of different types of exercises include walking, martial arts, aerobics and strength training.
More Information on Exercise Choices: Exercise & Weight
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- Exercise Electrocardiography
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"Exercise Electrocardiography" is more commonly referred to as "Stress Test" in the medical community.
Stress Test
Also Known As: "Physiologic Stress Test, Graded Exercise Test, Cardiac Stress Test, Treadmill Test, ETT, Exercise Cardiac Stress Test, Exercise Treadmill Test"
An electrocardiogram performed while the patient exercises in a controlled manner on a treadmill or stationary bicycle at varied speeds and elevations. This test can help detect heart irregularities, disease and damage.
More Information on Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Exercise for Beginners
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People exercising for the first time are urged to take several steps before beginning their exercise program to increase the likelihood of receiving the maximum benefits of exercise.
More Information on Exercise for Beginners: Exercise & Weight
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- Exercise Headache
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"Exercise Headache" is more commonly referred to as "Benign Exertional Headache" in the medical community.
Benign Exertional Headache
Headache brought on by running, lifting, coughing, sneezing, or bending.
More Information on Benign Exertional Headache: Headache & Migraine
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- Exercise Headaches
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Also Known As: "Exertional Headaches"
A type of headache triggered by strenuous activity such as weightlifting, running and straining with bowel movements. They are benign in most cases, but may also indicate abnormalities in the brain or other underlying conditions.
More Information on Exercise Headaches: Headache & Migraine
- + Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis & Urticaria
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- Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis & Urticaria
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A rare form of physical allergy triggered by exercise at all levels of exertion. Classic symptoms often include hives, itching, choking, nausea, abdominal pain, headache and wheezing.
More Information on Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis & Urticaria: Allergy Basics
- + Exercise Induced Asthma
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- Exercise Induced Asthma
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Asthma symptoms triggered by exercise. Symptoms are not limited to people diagnosed with asthma, as people with a family history of asthma or people with allergic rhinitis are also susceptible.
More Information on Exercise Induced Asthma: Asthma Basics
- + Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
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- Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
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"Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging" is more commonly referred to as "Nuclear Stress Test" in the medical community.
Nuclear Stress Test
Also Known As: "Thallium Imaging, Radionuclide Stress Test, Myoview, Cardiac Stress Imaging, Thallium Stress Test, Thallium Exercise Scan, Thallium Treadmill Test"
An exercise stress test that introduces a radionuclide substance, such as thallium, to create images of the heart before, during and after physical exertion.
More Information on Nuclear Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Exercise Safety
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Safety measures (e.g., staying within, but not above, target heart rate) are required to ensure that a workout is safe and effective. If these measures are ignored, injuries or medical complications may result.
More Information on Exercise Safety: Exercise & Weight
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- Exercise Therapy
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Individualized exercise prescription designed to restore health and prevent further disease progression. It takes into account current medical condition and provides guidance on the type and frequency of exercise.
More Information on Exercise Therapy: Pain Management
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- Exercise Treadmill Test
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"Exercise Treadmill Test" is more commonly referred to as "Stress Test" in the medical community.
Stress Test
Also Known As: "Physiologic Stress Test, Graded Exercise Test, Cardiac Stress Test, Treadmill Test, Exercise Electrocardiography, ETT, Exercise Cardiac Stress Test"
An electrocardiogram performed while the patient exercises in a controlled manner on a treadmill or stationary bicycle at varied speeds and elevations. This test can help detect heart irregularities, disease and damage.
More Information on Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
- + Exertion & Heart Rate
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- Exertion & Heart Rate
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Exercise is a lifelong habit, and people are encouraged not to rush into it too quickly or too strenuously. Ideally, it will be enjoyable as well as healthy. Before beginning an exercise program, people are encouraged to consult a physician.
More Information on Exertion & Heart Rate: Exercise & Weight
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- Exertion Checks
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Methods to evaluate current heart rate during a workout. The goal is to maintain a target heart rate. Below this, the workout is not intense enough to be effective. Above, the workout is too intense and may not be safe.
More Information on Exertion Checks: Exercise & Weight
- + Exertion Headaches
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- Exertion Headaches
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Also Known As: "Exertional Headaches, Exercise Headaches"
A type of headache triggered by strenuous activity such as weightlifting, running and straining with bowel movements. They are benign in most cases, but may also indicate abnormalities in the brain or other underlying conditions.
More Information on Exertion Headaches: Headache & Migraine
- + Exertional Headaches
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- Exertional Headaches
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Also Known As: "Exercise Headaches"
A type of headache triggered by strenuous activity such as weightlifting, running and straining with bowel movements. They are benign in most cases, but may also indicate abnormalities in the brain or other underlying conditions.
More Information on Exertional Headaches: Headache & Migraine
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- Exfoliation
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Peeling and sloughing off of the skin cells of the epidermis, the top layer of skin. This can be accomplished by using a loofah sponge, sea salt, brush or other means. Proponents say exfoliation reveals younger, healthier-looking skin.
More Information on Exfoliation: Skin & Hair Basics
- + Exhaust Fumes
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- Exhaust Fumes
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Short-term exposure to diesel exhaust fumes can cause irritation and inflammation of the lungs, worsening allergies and contributing to asthma.
More Information on Exhaust Fumes: Breathing & Lung
- + Exhaustion
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- Exhaustion
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"Exhaustion" is more commonly referred to as "Fatigue" in the medical community.
Fatigue
Also Known As: "Weariness, Tiredness"
A feeling of debilitating tiredness or total lack of energy that can last for days, weeks or months. It is often associated with pain-related conditions.
More Information on Fatigue: Energy & Fatigue
- + Exhibitionism
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- Exhibitionism
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The use of conspicuous, extravagant behavior to draw attention to the self by any means.
More Information on Exhibitionism: Impulse Control Disorders
- + Exocrine
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- Exocrine
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Also Known As: "Exocrine Gland"
Glands that release their secretions through a duct or directly to epithelial tissue (skin and linings of body cavities and passageways). Examples include the sweat glands, salivary glands, prostate gland and the enzyme-producing part of the pancreas, as opposed to the hormone-producing endocrine pancreas.
- + Exocrine Cancer
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- Exocrine Cancer
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"Exocrine Cancer" is more commonly referred to as "Pancreatic Cancer" in the medical community.
Pancreatic Cancer
Also Known As: "Pancreas Cancer"
Cancer that begins in the cells and tissues of the pancreas. It is the fourth leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States.
More Information on Pancreatic Cancer: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
- + Exocrine Gland
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- Exocrine Gland
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Glands that release their secretions through a duct or directly to epithelial tissue (skin and linings of body cavities and passageways). Examples include the sweat glands, salivary glands, prostate gland and the enzyme-producing part of the pancreas, as opposed to the hormone-producing endocrine pancreas.
- + Exogenous Insulin
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- Exogenous Insulin
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Insulin that is grown or produced outside the human body, such as insulin made from animals or derived from bacteria -- as opposed to endogenous insulin which is produced in the human body.
More Information on Exogenous Insulin: Insulin
- + Exomphalos-Macroglossia-Gigantism Syndrome
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- Exomphalos-Macroglossia-Gigantism Syndrome
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"Exomphalos-Macroglossia-Gigantism Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome" in the medical community.
Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome
Also Known As: "Beckwith Syndrome, BWS, Wiedemann Syndrome, Wiedemann-Beckwith Syndrome, Familial Macroglossia-Omphalocele Syndrome"
A multiple congenital anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) syndrome marked by large body size, enlarged tongue and other physical features. It may also include one or more congenital heart defects such as atrial or ventricular septal defects.
More Information on Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome: Birth & Genetic Disorders
- + Exotropia
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- Exotropia
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"Exotropia" is more commonly referred to as "Strabismus" in the medical community.
Strabismus
Also Known As: "Cross Eyes, Esotropia"
Misalignment of the eyes, which may be crossed (esotropia) or turned upward, downward or outward (exotropia). Chronic misalignment can lead to amblyopia, or "lazy eye."
More Information on Strabismus: Eye Conditions
- + Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
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- Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
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Also Known As: "ERP Therapy"
A form of behavior therapy wherein a patient confronts the fears and anxieties of a traumatic event by reliving it through gradually increasing exposure to the object of the fear or anxiety.
More Information on Exposure Response Prevention Therapy: Therapy & Support
- + Exposure Therapy
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- Exposure Therapy
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Also Known As: "Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, ERP Therapy"
A form of behavior therapy wherein a patient confronts the fears and anxieties of a traumatic event by reliving it through gradually increasing exposure to the object of the fear or anxiety.
More Information on Exposure Therapy: Therapy & Support
- + Expressive Language Disorder
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- Expressive Language Disorder
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A communication disorder characterized by problems expressing language. Patients typically have a limited vocabulary and difficulty with grammar.
More Information on Expressive Language Disorder: Attention & Learning Disorders
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