Category: E

  • Exothyropexy

    Formerly performed suturing of the thyroid gland and external fixation to induce atrophy.  

  • Exothymopexy

    Formerly performed suturing of an enlarged thymus gland to the sternum.  

  • Exostosis cartilaginea

    An exostosis consisting of cartilage underlying the periosteum.  

  • Exostosis bursata

    An exostosis arising from the epiphysis of a bone and covered with cartilage and a synovial sac.  

  • Exosplenopexy

    Suturing of the spleen to an opening in the abdominal wall.  

  • Exosome

    An intracellular complex that degrades and processes messenger RNA molecules.  

  • Exoserosis

    An oozing of serum or discharge of an exudate from the skin.  

  • Exophiala dermatitidis

    A species of the imperfect fungi that is usually a soil saprophyte but has caused meningitis following steroid therapy.  

  • 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.  

  • 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.