| Eryf1 | <molecular biology> Transcription factor that binds to regulatory regions of genes expressed in erythroid cells. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| erynggium | <botany> A genus of umbelliferous plants somewhat like thistles in appearance. Eryngium maritimum, or sea holly, has been highly esteemed as an aphrodisiac, the roots being formerly candied. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, dim. Of eryngo; cf. L. Eryngion, erynge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eryngo | <botany> A plant of the genus Eryngium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| erysipelas | <dermatology> An acute superficial form of cellulitis involving the dermal lymphatics, usually caused by infection with group A streptococci and chiefly characterised by a peripherally spreading hot, bright red, oedematous, brawny, infiltrated and sharply circumscribed plaque with a raised indurated border. Formerly called St. Anthony's fire. Compare: cellulitis, phlegmon. (18 Nov 1997) |
| erysipelas internum | An erysipelatous eruption in the vagina, uterus, and peritoneum, occurring in the puerperium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erysipelas migrans | A widely spreading form involving the entire face or body surface. Synonym: ambulant erysipelas, wandering erysipelas. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erysipelas perstans faciei | Chronic, dusky red eruption of erysipelas on the face. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erysipelas pustulosum | Development of pustules over the area of erysipelas. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erysipelas verrucosum | Development of verrucous or warty lesions on the area of erysipelas. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erysipelatous | Relating to erysipelas. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erysipeloid | An infection caused by erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae that is almost wholly restricted to persons who in their occupation handle infected fish, shellfish, poultry, or meat. Three forms of this condition exist: a mild localised form manifested by local swelling and redness of the skin; a diffuse form that might present with fever; and a rare systemic form associated with endocarditis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erysipelothrix | A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that has a tendency to form long filaments. Its organisms are widely distributed in nature and are parasitic on mammals, birds, and fish. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erysipelothrix infections | Infections with bacteria of the genus erysipelothrix. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Erysipelothrix insidiosa | A species which causes swine erysipelas, human erysipeloid, non-suppurative polyarthritis in lambs, and septicaemia in mice, and commonly infects fish handlers; it is the type species of the genus Erysipelothrix. Synonym: Erysipelothrix insidiosa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae | A species which causes swine erysipelas, human erysipeloid, non-suppurative polyarthritis in lambs, and septicaemia in mice, and commonly infects fish handlers; it is the type species of the genus Erysipelothrix. Synonym: Erysipelothrix insidiosa. (05 Mar 2000) |