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Extracorpuscular refers to the position or occurrence outside of minute bodies or cells, particularly the environment external to the blood cells. For instance, it may be used to describe agents that target red blood cells from the outside.  

Extracorporeal gas exchange is a method in which blood is rerouted outside the body through an “artificial lung” to support breathing. This involves a process called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), where blood flows over a synthetic membrane to absorb oxygen and remove waste carbon dioxide. This technique is used to manage severe respiratory failure, often…

Hemodialysis is a process performed using an artificial kidney to eliminate substances typically discharged in urine.  

This refers to a form of dysphasia, a condition that disrupts one’s ability to use and/or comprehend words. In this type, the person can understand what others are saying and knows what they want to express, but struggles to translate their thoughts into spoken words.  

Expressing milk is a method employed by breastfeeding women to extract milk from their breasts. This technique can be useful if a woman’s breasts are overly full. It may also be desired if a woman wants to store her milk so that it can be provided to the baby when she’s not present, or for…

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…