Medterms D & E

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Debridement

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Removal of diseased tissue from the skin.

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Abnormal condition of the clot formation in a deep vein, usually in the leg or pelvic (hip) region.

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Defibrillation

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Brief discharges of electricity applied to the chest to stop an abnormal heart rhythm.

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Delusion

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A persistent belief held by a person despite applied to the contrary.

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Dementia

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Loss of memory and mental abilities.

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Dermal

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Pertaining to the skin.

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin.

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Dermatologist

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Physician specializing in the skin and its diseases.

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Dermatology

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Study of the skin and its diseases.

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Dermatosis

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Any abnormal condition of the skin.

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Dermis

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Fibrous middle layer of the skin below the epidermis. The dermis contains nerves and blood vessels, hair roots, and oil and sweat glands; the CORIUM.

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Diabetes mellitus

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Disorder marked by the deficient insulin in the blood, which causes sugar to remain in the blood rather that entering cells. Diabetes is names from a greek word meaning “siphon” (though which water passes easily). One symptom is frequent urination (polyuria). Type 1 diabetes is marked by lack of insulin, and patients need injections of insulin. In type 2 diabetes, insulin is not adequately or appropriately secreted. Type 2 diabetes has a tendency to develop later in life, and patients can be managed with diet, exercise, and oral antidiabetic drugs.

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Diagnosis

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Complete knowledge of patient’s condition (plural: diagnoses).

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Dialysis

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Complete separation (-LYSIS) of wastes (urea) from the blood when the kidneys fail. See also HEMODIALYSIS and PERTINEAL DIALYSIS.

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Dilation

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Widening, dilatation.

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Dilation and curettage

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Widening of the opening to the cervix and scraping (curettage) of the inner lining of the uterus; abbreviated D&C.

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Disk

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Pad of cartilage that is between each backbone.

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Diuretic

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Drug that causes kidneys to allow more fluid (as urine) to leave the body. Diuretics remove fluid from the blood and are used to treat HYPERTENSION. DI- (from DIA-) means complete, and UR- means urine.

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Diverticula

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Small pouches or sacs created by herniation of mucous membrane linings, most commonly in the colon (singular: diverticulum).

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation of diverticula. Penetration of fecal material through thin-walled diverticula causes inflammation and infection in the colon.

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Diverticulosis

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Abnormal condition of small pouches in the lining of the intestines.

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Duodenal

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Pertaining to the duodenum.

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Dysentery

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Condition of painful intestines (often caused by bacterial infection).

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstrual flow.

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Dyspepsia

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Painful (DYS-) digestion (-PEPSIA).

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Dysphasia

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Difficult swallowing.

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Dysplasia

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Abnormality of the development or the formation of cells. Normal cells change in size, shape, and organization.

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Dyspnea

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Painful (DYS-) (labored, difficult) breathing (-PNEA).

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Dysuria

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Painful of difficult urination.

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Ear

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Organ that receives sound waves and transmits them to nerves leading to the brain.

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Eardrum

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Membrane separating he outer and middle parts of the ear; the tympanic membrane.

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Development of the zygote (early product of conception) in a place outside the uterus. The fallopian tubes are the most common ectopic site.

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Edema

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Swelling in tissues. Edema is often caused by retention (holding back) of fluid and salts by the kidneys.

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Ejaculation

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Release of semen from the male urethra.

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Electrocardiogram

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Record of the electricity in the heart.

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Electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity in the brain.

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Electroencephalography

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Process of recording the electricity in the brain.

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Electrolyte

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Substance that conduct an electrical current and is found in blood (serum) and body cells. Examples are sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca+), and chloride (Cl-).

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Embolization

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Use of a substance to block or reduce blood flow in a vessel.

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Embolus

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Foreign object (air, tissue, tumor, or clot) that circulates in the bloodstream until it lodges in a vessel.

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Embryo

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A new organism in an early stage of development (2 to 6 weeks). From 6 to 38 weeks, the developing infant is a fetus.

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Emergency medicine

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Care of patients requiring immediate action.

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Emphysema

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Lung disorder in which air becomes trapped in the air sacs and bronchioles, making breathing difficult. Emphysema is marked by the accumulation of mucus and the loss of elasticity in lung tissue.

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain.

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Encephalopathy

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Disease of the brain.

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Endocarditis

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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium).

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Endocrine glands

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Organs that produce (secrete) hormones.

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Endocrine system

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Endocrine glands. Examples are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands and the pancreas.

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Endocrinologist

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Specialist in the study of endocrine glands and their disorders.

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Endocrinology

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Study of ENDOCRINE GLANDS.

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Endodontist

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Dentist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of the inner parts of a tooth (root canal therapy).

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Endometriosis

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An abnormal condition in which tissue from the inner lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus, usually in the pelvic cavity.

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Endometrium

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Inner lining of the uterus.

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Endoscope

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Instrument used to view a hollow organ or body cavity; a tube fitted with a lens system that allows viewing in different directions.

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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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X-ray images of bile ducts and pancreas after injection of contrast through a catheter from the mouth, esophagus, and stomach into bile and pancreatic ducts.

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Endoscopy

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Process of viewing the inside of hollow organs or cavities with an endoscope.

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Enteric

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Pertaining to the small intestines.

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Epidermis

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Outer (EPI-) layer of skin (-DERMIS).

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Epidural hematoma

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Mass of blood above the dura mater (outermost layer of membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).

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Epiglottis

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Flap of cartilage that covers the mouth of the trachea when swallowing occurs so that food cannot enter the airway.

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Epiglottitis

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Inflammation of the EPIGLOTTIS.

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Epinephrine

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Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress and physical injury. It is a drug used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (sever allergy), asthma, bronchial spasm, and nasal congestion. Also called ADRENALINE.

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Epithelial

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Pertaining to skin cells. This term originally described cells upon (EPI-) the breast nipple (THELI-). Now, it indicates cells lining the inner part of internal organs and covering the outside of the body.

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Epithelium

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Covering of the internal and external tissues of the body (skin, vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs).

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Erythrocyte

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Red blood cell.

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Erythromycin

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An antibiotic that is produced from a red (ERYTHR/O-) mold (-MYCIN).

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Esophageal

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Pertaining to the esophagus.

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Esophagitis

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Inflammation of the esophagus.

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Esophagoscopy

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Visual examination of the esophagus.

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Esophagus

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Tube leading from the throat to the stomach.

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Estrogen

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Hormone that promotes the development of female secondary sex characteristics. Examples are estradiol, and conjugates estrogen.

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Eustachian tube

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Channel connecting the middle part of the ear with the throat.

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Exacerbation

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Increase in the seriousness of a disease, with greater intensity in the signs or symptoms.

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Excision

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Act of cutting out, removing, or resecting.

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Exocrine glands

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Glands that produce (secrete) chemicals that leave the body through tubes (ducts). Examples are tear, sweat, and salivary glands.

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Exophthalmic goiter

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Enlargement of the thyroid gland accompanied by high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood and protrusion of the eyeballs (EXOPHTHALMOS).

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Exophthalmos

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Abnormal protrusion of eyeball usually caused by HYPERTHYROIDISM.

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Extracranial

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Pertaining to the outside skull.

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Extrahepatic

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Pertaining to outside the liver.

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Extrapulmonary

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Outside the lungs.

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Eye

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Organ that receives light waves and transmits them to the brain.