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dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation.
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dyspepsia
Indigestion.
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dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing.
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dyspnea
Labored breathing.
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eardrum
The tympanic membrane that’s visible in the ear. It vibrates in response to sound waves.
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ecchymosis
A collection of blood in the tissues causing a black and blue, or yellow, area.
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ECG
Electrocardiogram.
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eclampsia
An attack of convulsions. Particularly used to describe toxemia (toxins in the blood) of pregnancy.
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ectopic pregnancy
When the fertilized egg is implanted and develops outside of the uterus.
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ectropion
An outward turning of the eyelid.
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eczema
A rash characterized by itching, scaling, swelling and oozing. A common allergic reaction.
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edema
Buildup of excessive fluid around the cells in the body.
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EEG
Electroencephalogram.
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effacement
Thinning of the cervix during labor.
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effusion
Buildup of fluid in a part of the body, particularly a joint.
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ejaculation
The sudden ejection of semen from the male body. Climax.
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EKG
Electrocardiogram.
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electroconvulsive
A type of therapy used to treat severe, unresponsive depression by passing electrical current through the brain.
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electrolysis
Destruction of tissue through the use of electricity; often used to permanently remove unwanted hair from the body.
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electrolytes
Compounds that separate into charged particles in water. The main electrolytes in the human body are sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride,…
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elephantiasis
A chronic disease characterized by the enlargement of certain parts of the body and by the hardening and ulceration of…
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