Medical terms starting with E
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- -eal, -ialPertaining to.
- -ectasisDilation or stretching.
- -ectomySurgical removal.
- -edemaSwelling caused by fluid buildup in tissue.
- -emesisVomiting.
- -emiaBlood condition.
- -esis, -sisState, condition, or process.
- ecto-, exo-Outside or outer.
- edemaSwelling from excess fluid in the tissues. An edematous (swollen) arm is not used for venipuncture; choose another site.
- EDTAEthylenediaminetetraacetic acid: binds calcium to keep blood unclotted; the lavender-top additive for hematology…
- ef-Out of or away from.
- EHRElectronic health record: digital chart built to move with the patient between providers and settings; orders are…
- empathyRecognizing and naming the patient's feeling while keeping the focus on them ("That sounds stressful"), unlike…
- EMRElectronic medical record: the computerized chart one practice or facility keeps for its own patients.
- en-In or inside.
- endo-Within or inner.
- engineering controlsSafety devices that remove or isolate the hazard itself (OSHA), for example a sharps container or a needle with a…
- epi-Upon, over, or on top of.
- erythemaRedness of the skin from increased blood flow. Unlike petechiae or a bruise, it fades (blanches) when pressed.
- erythr/oRed.
- erythrocyteRed blood cell: a disk-shaped cell without a nucleus that carries oxygen bound to hemoglobin.
- ESRErythrocyte sedimentation rate: measures how far red cells fall in a standing tube in a set time; faster settling…
- ESRDEnd-stage renal disease: kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant. A dialysis fistula or graft arm is…
- eu-Good, normal, or well.
- evacuated tubeA sealed tube with a preset vacuum that draws a set blood volume when its stopper is pierced by the back of a…
- evacuated tube systemClosed system of a multisample safety needle, a tube holder and vacuum tubes. Needle and holder go into the sharps…
- ex-Out of, away from, or beyond.
- exposure control planThe employer's written OSHA plan naming jobs with exposure, how the standard is carried out, and how exposure…
- exposure incidentBlood or OPIM reaching the eye, mouth, another mucous membrane or broken skin, or entering through a needlestick or…
- express consentConsent the patient states directly, aloud or in writing; required for invasive or riskier procedures.
- extra-Outside of or beyond.