Glossary

Month: February 2020

  • Estrogen receptor negative (ER-)

    Tumour is not driven by estrogen and need another test to determine the most effective treatment.  

  • Estrogen receptor positive (ER+)

    Means that estrogen is causing the tumour to grow, and that the breast cancer should respond well to hormone suppression treatments.  

  • Estrogen receptor (ER)

    Is a protein found in high concentrations in the cytoplasm of breast, uterus, hypothalamus, and anterior hypophysis cells; ER levels are measured to determine a breast CA’s potential for response to hormonal manipulation. A cellular protein that binds female sex steroid hormones. When estrogens attach to it, they stimulate cells to transcribe DNA and manufacture…

  • Estradiol

    Is the predominant sex hormone present in females, also called oestradiol. The major natural estrogen secreted by the ovaries, testes, and placenta. Most powerful naturally occurring female hormone. A naturally occurring estrogen that is formed by the ovary, placenta, testes, and adrenal cortex. A hormone used to treat a lack of estrogen. Estradiol is chiefly…

  • Escharotic

    Capable of producing an eschar; a caustic or corrosive agent. A substance which produces an eschar. A caustic agent that produces a dry scab, or slough, when applied to the skin. A caustic agent, such as a strong acid or base, that is used to destroy tissue and cause sloughing. Escharotics may be acids, alkalies,…

  • Erythropoietin (EPO)

    Ahormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the bone marrow. Elormone that controls erythropoiesis (red blood cell production) in the bone marrow. A glycoprotein hormone produced in the kidneys that stimulates stem cells in the bone marrow to increase the number of red blood cells. Erythropoietin can…

  • Erythroleukoplakia

    An abnormal patch of red and white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and may become cancer. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of erythroleukoplakia.  

  • Erythematous

    Erythematous

    Characterized by erythema.  

  • Erysipelas

    Erysipelas

    Is an intensely red Streptococcus bacterial infection that occurs on the face and lower extremities. Is an acute streptococcus bacterial infection marked by deep red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes. This disease is also known as Saint Anthony’s fire. An acute inflammation disease of the skin caused by infection by various strains of…

  • Eruption

    A visible rash or cutaneous disruption. Something which breaks through the skin, e.g. a rash or pimple. The appearance of a new tooth in a gum. Act of braking out and becoming visible, especially a rash or other skin lesion. Lesions on the skin that are usually red, raised, and easily visible. Any lesion that…