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Early Intervention Program
A program of services designed to enhance the development of young children, from 0 to 3 years of age. It is especially geared to children at ... Read More
Echocardiogram ("ECHO")
Ultrasound picture of the heart. This is a painless, non-invasive procedure that takes accurate pictures of almost all parts of the heart. ... Read More
Eclampsia
An uncommon complication of pregnancy marked by convulsions (seizures). It is usually preceded by pre-eclampsia (hypertension, fluid ... Read More
Ectopic pregnancy
Pregnancy in which the embryo develops outside of the uterus. Normally, conception occurs not in the uterus but in the fallopian tubes. The ... Read More
Eczema
A type of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. It is strongly associated with other allergic conditions such as asthma ... Read More
EDD (estimated date of delivery)
Estimated date of confinement for the mother. In other words, the estimated date when the baby will be born.
Edema
An accumulation of water in the soft tissues of the body. Any condition that causes the body to retain additional water can cause edema. Most ... Read More
Edwards’ syndrome (trisomy 18)
A devastating condition caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes. Normally, people have 46 regular chromosomes (23 pairs) and two sex ... Read More
EEG
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain. Brain cells communicate by producing ... Read More
Effacement
Thinning of the cervix that occurs in preparation for childbirth. The cervical canal shortens from 2 cm to paper thin edges and the canal ... Read More
Egg
See ovum.
Egocentric
A psychology term that refers to the work of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. Piaget believed that young children "may presume that their own ... Read More
Ejaculate
The sperm-containing fluid released during male orgasm and ejaculation.
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge. It is important to keep a balance of electrolytes ... Read More
Electronic fetal monitor
An electronic device that is used to monitor the heart rate of the fetus before delivery. The electronic fetal monitor is usually used in labor ... Read More
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