Category: E

Microscopic organisms that normally live within the human body, usually causing the body no harm and often contributing to its welfare, but sometimes causing disease.  

Primary depression. Depression caused by no obvious external factor. Serious and persistent form of depression believed due to a complex interrelationship of biochemical, genetic, and psychological factors and frequently not traceable to a specific extrinsic event (e.g., death of a spouse). Depression that occurs without an apparent precipitating cause. Melancholia. An erstwhile nomenclature for a…

A dentist who specializes in dental pulp and root canal therapy. A dentist who specializes in treating the living pulp of teeth, especially in doing root-canal therapy. A dentist who has received additional training to treat the nerves and pulp in teeth and gum tissue. Endodontists are trained and skilled in root canal treatment, as…

The innermost layer of differentiated cells in the embryo from which the respiratory and digestive systems develop. The inner of three layers surrounding an embryo. In the embryo, toe inner layer of cells, from which the epithelium of toe trachea, bronchi, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and many other organs arise and from which the lining of…

A medical practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system. A doctor who specializes in the study of endocrinology. Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the endocrine system. A doctor trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders of the endocrine…

This theory suggests that alcoholism may be caused by a dysfunction of the endocrine system. However, some authorities believe that an endocrine dysfunction may be the result of alcoholism rather than its cause.  

Formed or occurring within a cartilage. Inside a cartilage.  

Laboratory tests in which secretions from the lining of the cervix are grown in a culture medium.  

A tube-like connection between the mouth of the cervix and the uterine cavity containing numerous secretory glands that produce mucus.  

A descriptive term for any reaction in which energy is absorbed. To chemical reactions that require energy in order to occur.