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Electropuncture
The administration of an electrical current using a needle.
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Electropneumograph
A device employed for the examination of respiration.
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Eighth nerve
The nerve responsible for both hearing and detecting the position and movement of the head. It is also referred to as the eighth cranial nerve.
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Ego
The self or the aspect of one’s personality that remains in conscious connection with reality.
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Renal edema
Swelling associated with kidney disease.
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Nutritional edema
Swelling that arises in conditions of malnutrition, attributed to low levels of protein in the blood plasma.
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Lymph edema
Swelling caused by the blockage of lymphatic vessels, as observed in conditions like elephantiasis.
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Hereditary edema
Persistent leg swelling that frequently occurs within families, generally manifesting at or after adolescence for unknown or unclear reasons. Also referred to as Milroy-Meige-Nonne’s disease.
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Heat edema
Swelling in the hands and feet that occurs during hot weather, caused by an expansion of blood volume and widening of the capillaries.
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Collateral edema
Swelling observed in the area surrounding an inflamed body part.
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