Category: E

  • Echinachea

    A preparation of the plant genus Echinacea. Three species of echinacea are used in herbal medicine; they are believed to boost the body’s immune system and therefore increase its resistance to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

  • Ebola fever

    Ebola fever is a perilous and extremely contagious viral infection that leads to severe hemorrhaging from the skin and mucous membranes (the thin, moist tissue lining body cavities). This disease mainly affects regions in Africa. Currently, there is no targeted treatment available for Ebola fever, and unfortunately, it proves fatal in numerous cases.  

  • Ear piercing

    Ear piercing involves creating an opening in the earlobe or other typically cartilaginous parts of the external ear to accommodate an earring. To maintain proper hygiene, it is recommended to clean ear piercings twice a day using salt water. Healing time for earlobe piercings is usually around 4 weeks, while cartilage piercings may take longer,…

  • Examination of ear

    A thorough examination of the ear may be conducted to explore potential reasons for symptoms such as earache, ear discharge, hearing impairment, a sensation of fullness in the ear, balance disturbances, tinnitus (ringing or noises in the ear), or swelling of lymph nodes below or in front of the ear. The doctor initiates the examination…

  • Emergency contraception

    Measures to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse involve two primary methods: hormonal and physical. In the hormonal method, oral contraceptives commonly known as the “morning after” pill should be taken in a high dose as soon as possible after the event, preferably within 12 hours but no later than 72 hours. These pills contain…

  • Extraocular retinoblastoma

    Embark upon a somber voyage into the realm of malignant afflictions, where the insidious tendrils of cancer reach beyond the confines of the eye, infiltrating distant domains within the body. This harrowing condition, known as metastatic eye cancer, unveils a disheartening reality wherein the disease transcends its origin, spreading its deleterious influence to unsuspecting tissues…

  • Extraction site

    Behold the aftermath of tooth extraction, where an intriguing void emerges in the wake of the tooth’s departure. Once nestled within the oral landscape, the tooth now leaves behind an empty socket, an enigmatic space awaiting the prospects of future dental endeavors.  

  • Extracorporeal circuit

    The intricate journey traversed by the blood of a hemodialysis patient outside their corporeal vessel unfurls a captivating narrative. This voyage encompasses a conduit crafted from supple plastic tubing, a sophisticated hemodialysis machine, and a transformative dialyzer.  

  • External radiation therapy

    External beam radiation therapy involves the administration of radiation from an external source, typically a radiation therapy machine, to treat certain medical conditions. In this form of therapy, the radiation is directed at the targeted area from outside the body, allowing for precise and controlled delivery of the radiation dose to the affected tissues or…

  • Extended family field

    The term “extended family” refers to an individual’s immediate family members, including parents, siblings, and grandparents, as well as additional relatives such as in-laws and other extended relatives. It encompasses a broader network of family members beyond the immediate household.