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Enterokinase to Epileptic seizure
Enterokinase: An enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the cleavage of the lysine-isoleucine bond)
Enteromycosis : Disease of the intestine due to bacteria or fungi. Enteropathy: Any disease of the intestine.
EnterolThagia : Haemorrhage from the intestine.
EnterolThea : Dianhoea. Enterospasm : A spasm of the intestine.
Enterostasis : A condition of the mesenteries and ligaments which support the bowels. Enterostomy: An operation by which an altificial opening is formed into the intestine.
Enterostaxis : Slow haemonhage through the intestinal mucous membrane.
Enterotoxin: A toxin affecting cells of the intestinal mucosa, causing vomiting and dianhoea. Enterotropic: Having a special affinity for the intestines.
Enterovirus: Viruses infecting the gastro-intestinal tract and discharged in faeces. They include polio virus, coxsackie virus and echoviruses.
Enteruria : The presence of feed constituents in the urine.
Entire: Concerning leaf margins or galls without teeth; with a continuous, even margin. Enthalpy: The heat content or chemical energy of a physical system. Entocyte : The cell contents. Entopic: Situated in the normal place.
Entropy: A part of heat or energy of a system which is not available to perform work.
Enucleate: To remove whole and clean.
Enuresis: Involuntary passage of urine, usually occurring at night or during sleep.
- Nocturnal enuresis: Passage of
urine during sleep. Envelope: An encompassing structure or membrane.
Enzyme: Proteinaceous matter involved in catalysis of organic reactions; protein compounds formed in the living ceIls of plants and animals which cause or accelerate chemical changes.
EnzymoloJO' : The study of enzymes and their action.
Eosin: Tetrabromofluorescein, a red crystalline powder used in cosmetic products, and a plasma stain. Eosinopenia: Abnormal deficiency of eosinophilic leukocytes in the blood.
Eosinophil: A structure, cell or his~ologic element readily stained by eosin.
Eosinophilia: Abnormal increase of eosinophilic leucocytes in the blood. Eosinophiluria : The presence of eosionphils in the urine.
Ephedra: A low branching shrub of Ephedra equsentina, E. sinica and other species, containing ephedrine. Ephedrine: An adrenergic alkaloid obtained from an Ephedra species and used as bronchodialator.
Epi- : A prefix meaning situated on or outside of.
Epicanthus: A vertical fold of skin on either side of the nose.
Epicarcinogen : An agent that increases the effect of a carcinogen. Epicardium: The layer of serous pari cardium on the surface of the heart.
Epicarp : The outer layer of the ovary cell.
Epicauma : An ulcer or burn on the eye.
Epicholesterol : A 3-alpha hydroxy isomer of cholesterol. Epicondyle: A small projection adjacent to a condyle.
Epicostal : Situated upon a rib. Epicotyl : The part of the stem of a plant embryo or seedling above the cotyledons and below the leaves. Epicranium: The integument, aponeurosis, and muscular expansions of the scalp.
Epicuticle : The thin, flexible, colourless, outermost layer of the exoskeleton of some arthopods.
Epidemic: Adisease attacking many people in a region at the same time; widely diffused and rapidly spreading.
Epidermiology: Study of factors influencing the prevalence and distribution of diseases in the community. .
Epidermis: The thin externaJ layer of protective cells of a plant. Epidermolysis: A loosened state of epidermis.
Epidermosis : A skin disease affecting only the epidennis. Epididymitis: Inflammation of the elongated cord along the testis. Epigastric: The abdominal region lying directly over the stomach.
Epigastrium: The region lying in the middle of the abdomen over the stomach.
Epiglottitis: A leaf-like piece of elastic cartilage covered with mucous mambrane which prevents food from entering the larynx while swallowing. Epigynous : Having the calyx, corolla and stamens growing from the top of an inferior ovary.
Epilate: To remove hair by the roots. Epilepsy: Nervous disorder characterized by sudden loss of consciousness, attended with convulsions.
- Acquired epilepsy: Epilepsy due
to cerebral disease acquired after birth.
- Activated epilepsy: Epileptic seizures induced by electrical or drug stimulation.
- Grand mal epilepsy: Epilepsy, frequently preceded by an aura due to sudden loss of consciom,J\ess.
- Minor epilepsy: Slight epileptic attacks consisting of brief impairment or loss of consciousness.
- Petitmal epilepsy: Epilepsy due to sudden momentary loss of consciousness with minor myoclonic jerks.
- Sensory epilepsy: Seizures manifested by hallucinations of sight, smell or taste.
- Traumatic .epilepsy : Epileptic seizures occurring as a result of
trauma to the brain.
Epileptic seizure: A nervous attack characterized by sudden loss of consciousness, attended with convulsion. |