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Epidemic

An excess over the expected incidence of disease within a geographic area during a…

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Epidemiology

Study of the distribution and determinants of disease.

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Epidermis

The epidermis is the layer of skin that you can see. Its primary function…

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Epidural

Situated upon or administered or placed outside the dura mater (epidural anesthesia; an epidural…

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Epidural space

The space outside the dura mater, and within the spinal canal or braincase. The…

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Epiglottis cartilage

The uppermost cartilage of the larynx, located immediately posterior to the root of the…

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Epithelium

Tissue that forms a covering or lining.

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ERV

Expiratory Reserve Volume

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Enzymatic detergents

A cleaning substance composed of one or more detergents and one or more enzymes…

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Environmental Services (ES)

Cleaning services within the hospital. Depending on the geographical region, may be referred to…

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Engineering controls

Remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard.

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