Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Exchanges

    American Health Benefit Exchanges refer to state-level systems established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that enable individuals to compare and acquire health insurance plans. These exchanges serve as platforms where individuals can evaluate and select from a range of health insurance options in accordance with the provisions of the PPACA.  

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness

    An enduring perception of mental fog, diminished vitality, a despondent emotional state, or an overwhelming state of fatigue characterizes a persistent condition. This state is marked by a persistent sense of mental cloudiness, a notable lack of energy, a depressed mood, or an extreme level of exhaustion.  

  • Ex utero intrapartum treatment

    A specialized cesarean section procedure is performed wherein the infant is delivered from the uterus, but instead of immediately cutting the umbilical cord, it is left intact until after the surgery. This particular approach is employed to address congenital defects that obstruct the air passage of the newborn.  

  • Ethinyl estradiol

    A compound that derives from estradiol, a hormone primarily associated with the female reproductive system, is commonly referred to as a semi-synthetic form. This compound is extensively utilized in the production of birth control pills as well as combined emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs).  

  • Essential health benefits

    The essential healthcare services that health insurance plans are required to offer under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).  

  • Erythroblastopenia

    A shortage of the specialized cells responsible for producing red blood cells characterizes a condition referred to as anemia. This deficiency can range in severity, posing a potential threat to one’s life. However, there exists a temporary variant observed predominantly in young children, wherein the condition spontaneously resolves without reoccurrence.  

  • Epstein-barr virus

    A member of the herpesvirus family that induces the occurrence of mononucleosis. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpesvirus family. It can lead to glandular fever and following the initial infection, the virus becomes inactive but remains within the cells of the immune system, with the potential to reactivate later. The Epstein-Barr…

  • Epithelial cells

    These cells compose a delicate outer covering that envelops the surface of a bodily structure.  

  • Epi-lasik

    A surgical intervention employing a non-sharp, plastic oscillating blade referred to as an epithelial separator to create a flap within the cornea.  

  • Enzyme activity

    A quantification of the capacity of an enzyme to expedite a particular reaction.  

Got any book recommendations?