Category: E

  • Emergency contraceptive pills

    A pharmaceutical preparation comprising synthetic hormones that is used to prevent pregnancy following unprotected vaginal intercourse.  

  • Embolic stroke

    Cerebral embolism refers to a form of ischemic stroke wherein a blood clot migrates through the circulatory system, ultimately obstructing an artery within the brain or neck.  

  • E-liquid

    The substance present in an e-cigarette that undergoes vaporization when the device is utilized. Commonly referred to as “juice,” it typically comprises propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, various flavorings, and, in the majority of instances, nicotine.  

  • Elemental mercury

    Metallic mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a dense, silvery, toxic metal that exists in liquid form at normal room temperature but easily evaporates into a vapor.  

  • Electrosurgical device

    A healthcare apparatus that employs electric current to either burn or clot tissues during surgical interventions, commonly employed in combination with laparoscopy, colonoscopy, or sigmoidoscopy.  

  • Electrophysiological study

    A diagnostic examination utilized to observe the electrical behavior of the heart for the purpose of detecting arrhythmia. An electrophysiological investigation entails the measurement of electrical impulses using a cardiac catheter, which is inserted into an artery within the leg and navigated up to the atrium and ventricle of the heart.  

  • Electronicfetal nonstress test

    A diagnostic examination where electronic monitors are affixed to the mother’s abdominal region to detect the uterine contractions, as well as monitor the fetal heartbeat and movements.  

  • Electro-acupuncture

    Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) is a form of acupuncture in which thin acupuncture needles are inserted into the skin, and a gentle electrical current is applied through them.  

  • Elastic fiber

    A fibrous and pliable type of connective tissue primarily composed of proteins such as elastin, collagen, and fibrillin.  

  • Eighth cranial nerve disease

    A condition that impacts the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in a deterioration of hearing and/or balance.