Category: E

One of the air cavities in the ethmoid bone. An air-filled cavity located in the ethmoid bone situated behind the nose.  

Septic shock due to release of endotoxins by gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides in the cell walls that are released during both reproduction and destruction of the bacteria. They are potent stimulators of inflammation, activating macrophages, B lymphocytes, and cytokines and producing vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and activation of the complement and coagulation cascades.  

The group of immature cells that develop into mature red blood cells.  

Secretion of sweat from glands located in the skin, an important means of regulating temperature.  

A mechanical device set into a removable or fixed appliance to enlarge the dental arch.  

An area of blindness in the visual field caused by looking directly at a solar eclipse.  

A curet for removing middle ear granulations.  

Scoliosis following empyema and retraction of one side of the chest.  

A malignant neoplasm of the endometrial stroma.  

The expanded distal end of the endolymphatic duct.