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Emetic

A substance that causes vomiting.

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Empiric

Treatment by remedies that experience has proved to be useful.

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Endothelium

The inner lining of a blood vessel.

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Endospore

Formed by bacteria as a means of surviving harsh environmental conditions; it represents the…

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Endogenous risk factors for infection

Risk factors derived from the patient either as a source of microbial contamination (e.g.…

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Endogenous

Something from within ones self. For example Infections caused by the patients own flora.

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Endemic

A disease that is constantly present in a region, community, or population.

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End plates

The area of synaptic contact between a motor nerve and a muscle fiber.

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Empyema

An accumulation of pus in a body cavity; usually in the pleural cavity, surrounding…

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Emphysema

Pulmonary condition characterized by over-inflation and stiffening and destruction of the alveolar walls. On…

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ECMO

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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