Category: E
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Exothyropexy
Formerly performed suturing of the thyroid gland and external fixation to induce atrophy.
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Exothymopexy
Formerly performed suturing of an enlarged thymus gland to the sternum.
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Exostosis cartilaginea
An exostosis consisting of cartilage underlying the periosteum.
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Exostosis bursata
An exostosis arising from the epiphysis of a bone and covered with cartilage and a synovial sac.
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Exosplenopexy
Suturing of the spleen to an opening in the abdominal wall.
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Exosome
An intracellular complex that degrades and processes messenger RNA molecules.
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Exoserosis
An oozing of serum or discharge of an exudate from the skin.
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Exophiala dermatitidis
A species of the imperfect fungi that is usually a soil saprophyte but has caused meningitis following steroid therapy.
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Exophiala
A widespread genus of dematiaceous fungi that have brown hyphae and two-celled blastoconidia. Exophiala species may cause skin, heart, and brain infections in humans, especially in those with immunosuppressive illnesses.
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Exophasy
The expression of thought by spoken or written words and the understanding of spoken or written words of others. It is also called external speech.