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  • Endometrial polyps

    Anomalies within the uterine lining, specifically the endometrium, which can induce bleeding and potentially progress into a malignancy.  

  • Endometrial implants

    Endometrial tissue proliferations that adhere to organs, predominantly within the confines of the pelvic cavity.  

  • Endocervical curettage

    A biopsy procedure involving the utilization of a curette to gently scrape the mucous membrane lining the cervical canal.  

  • Endemic area

    In the domain of public health, there is a distinct reference to a geographical expanse designated as an epicenter for the prevalence of a specific ailment. This demarcated region serves as a focal point for the occurrence and spread of the particular disease, emphasizing its concentrated impact within that locale.  

  • Empiric therapy

    The initiation of treatment, typically involving medications, prior to the confirmation of a patient’s disease diagnosis.  

  • Emla

    A eutectic mixture of local anesthetics refers to a combination of drugs designed for application on unbroken skin, primarily used for numbing purposes. EMLA stands for “Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics,” with the term “eutectic” indicating its property of being easily melted. EMLA is a branded cream that is applied to the skin to induce…

  • Emergent disease

    An infectious ailment that emerges within a population for the first time, displaying rapid escalation in its occurrence or geographical spread, intensification in virulence or resistance to treatment, or resurfacing after a prolonged period of containment or presumed eradication.  

  • Emergency contraceptive pills

    A pharmaceutical preparation comprising synthetic hormones that is used to prevent pregnancy following unprotected vaginal intercourse.  

  • Embolic stroke

    Cerebral embolism refers to a form of ischemic stroke wherein a blood clot migrates through the circulatory system, ultimately obstructing an artery within the brain or neck.  

  • E-liquid

    The substance present in an e-cigarette that undergoes vaporization when the device is utilized. Commonly referred to as “juice,” it typically comprises propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, various flavorings, and, in the majority of instances, nicotine.  

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