Category: E
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Epithelial cells
These cells compose a delicate outer covering that envelops the surface of a bodily structure.
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Epi-lasik
A surgical intervention employing a non-sharp, plastic oscillating blade referred to as an epithelial separator to create a flap within the cornea.
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Enzyme activity
A quantification of the capacity of an enzyme to expedite a particular reaction.
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Enzymatic replacement therapy
A therapeutic approach employed for the replacement of deficient enzymes. The technique involves the synthesis of enzymes, which are subsequently administered intravenously to patients.
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Environmental epidemiology
The examination of the consequences stemming from exposure to environmental hazards on the well-being of individuals.
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Enkephalines
Endogenously synthesized peptides possessing analgesic properties within the body.
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Engraftment
The phenomenon wherein transplanted stem cells undergo replication, giving rise to novel cellular populations.
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End-stage lung disease
In the advanced phases of pulmonary disease, the lungs reach a state where they are incapable of adequately oxygenating the blood. At this stage, end-stage lungs afflicted with pulmonary fibrosis exhibit expansive air pockets interspersed with regions of inflammation and fibrotic tissue.
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End-stage heart failure
A grave cardiovascular condition characterized by an insufficient response to both medical and surgical interventions.
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Endovascular grafting
A method entailing the placement of an administration catheter through an artery in the groin, which is then advanced into the abdominal aorta with the aid of fluoroscopic imaging.