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Embryo
The name given to a developing infant from about two weeks after conception to the end of the second month of pregnancy, when it is then called a ... Read More
Embryologist
A specialist in working in the laboratory with sperm, eggs, and embryos.
Encephalocele
A hernia of part of the brain and the meninges (the membranes covering it) through a skull defect.
Encephalopathy
Abnormal functioning of the brain. It can be caused by asphyxia, kernicterus, infections, or metabolic problems.
Endocrine
Applied to organs whose function is to secrete a hormone into the blood or lymph to achieve a specific effect in another organ or part of the ... Read More
Endocrinology
The science and medical specialty focused on the body's internal or hormonal secretions and their physiologic and pathologic relations. ... Read More
Endometriosis
The presence of tissue that looks and acts like the uterine lining in places other than the uterus. This tissue is often in the abdomen and ... Read More
Endometrium
The lining of the uterus. The thickness and structure of the lining vary with each phase of menstruation. This is a key structure in the normal ... Read More
Endotracheal tube (ETT or ET Tube)
Tube that is placed through the mouth or nose into the baby’s trachea (windpipe). This tube provides a secure airway in cases when an infant ... Read More
Engagement
Refers to the point in labor/delivery at which the baby's head, or other presenting part (buttocks in a breech presentation), begins to ... Read More
Engorgement
Swelling and tenderness of the breasts resulting from excess fullness with milk. Usually this occurs about 3-5 days after delivery. Some ... Read More
ENT
An ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat, and related ... Read More
EPA
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is one of the principal omega-3 fatty acids.
Epidermal
Pertaining to the epidermis or outer layer of the skin.
Epididymis
A convoluted duct between the testicle and the vas deferens, which transports, stores, and matures the sperm.
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