Category: E

Expired gas refers to any air that’s been breathed out from the lungs. This gas typically has a high concentration of carbon dioxide. It may also include other compounds like alcohol and carbon monoxide, which are transported in the bloodstream.  

Expiratory stridor refers to an unusual noise that is audible when a person breathes out. It can happen if the vocal cords partially block the airflow or if there’s an obstruction in the trachea (the windpipe) or bronchi, the primary airways leading to the lungs. Expiratory stridor can present itself independently or in conjunction with…

Exostosis is the most frequently observed type of benign bone tumor. It is characterized by the protrusion of bone tissue. This condition predominantly develops at one end of the femur, or the thigh bone, or the tibia, commonly known as the shin bone. The cause of this condition might be genetic predispositions or extended pressure…

Exercise tests encompass a range of procedures designed to intentionally put stress on the heart and lungs. The implementation of these tests allows medical professionals to evaluate a person’s overall health and fitness level. The process of shedding or peeling away from a surface in scale-like or thin layers, as seen in conditions like exfoliative…

Evaluating the performance of the heart under physical exertion conditions is often accomplished through the application of an exercise ECG (Electrocardiography). This technique is typically implemented when there’s a suspicion of coronary artery disease in a patient. The methodology comprises inducing an increase in the heart rate by having the patient perform physical exercises, commonly…

Exencephaly is a developmental abnormality in which a portion of the skull is missing, causing the brain to be exposed or protrude. Unfortunately, this condition is not compatible with life.  

“Raloxifene” is a medication that goes by a certain brand name, prescribed for the prevention and management of osteoporosis in women who have undergone menopause.  

Eulenburg’s disease, also known as congenital paramyotonia, is a rare, inherited disorder characterized by prolonged muscle fiber contractions when the affected individual is exposed to cold temperatures. It can affect muscles in the limbs, eyelids, and tongue. The condition follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance and may be linked to a disorder of potassium…

Certain substances are crucial for the normal functioning of the body, but the body cannot produce them internally. Therefore, they must be acquired through the diet. Examples of these essential substances include most vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids.  

Formerly known as parvovirus, erythrovirus is a type of virus that leads to fifth disease in humans when infected.