Category: E

A blood disorder where the number of red blood cells increases sharply, together with an increase in the number of white cells, making the blood thicker and slower to flow.  

A-bacterial skin infection caused by touching infected fish or meat.  

An inflammatory disease where red swellings appear on the front of the legs. Tender, reddened nodules on the shins, legs, and occasionally other body areas, often accompanied by fever, muscle and joint pain, and malaise; it occurs in certain diseases, as a drug reaction, and in certain allergic reactions. An inflammatory skin condition that is…

A tubercular disease where ulcerating nodules appear on the legs of young women. Chronic vasculitis of the skin occurring in young women. Hard cutaneous nodules break down to form necrotic ulcers and leave atrophic scars.  

A pattern of red lines on the skin caused by exposure to heat. Skin that appears red and patchy, which may also feel dry and itchy, is characteristic of Erythema ab igne. This condition is typically a result of exposure to intense direct heat, such as being seated too near to a fire. It is…

A bacterial skin infection caused by touching infected fish or meat. Infection of the hands, characterized by reddish nodules and sometimes erythema. It is usually acquired by handling meat or fish infected with Erysipelo-thrix rhusiopathiae. Treatment is by antibiotics. An infection of the skin and underlying tissues with Erysipelothrix rbusiopathiae, developing usually in people handling…

A drug used to speed up the delivery of the placenta in childbirth and to control postnatal bleeding.  

Apparatus which records the work of one or several muscles. An apparatus for recording the work performed by the muscles of the body when undergoing activity. Ergographs are useful for assessment of the capabilities of athletes undergoing training.  

Unusual irritability. State of abnormal irritation, sensitivity, or excitement. A state of abnormal mental excitement or irritation.  

A large muscle starting at the base of the spine, and dividing as it runs up the spine.