| Epstein's disease | 1. One of a group of local infections suggesting diphtheria, but caused by microorganisms other than Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Synonym: Epstein's disease, false diphtheria, pseudodiphtheria. 2. Any microorganism resembling Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Origin: diphtheria + G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Epstein, Alois | <person> German paediatrician, 1849-1918. See: Epstein's disease, Epstein's pearls, Epstein's sign, Epstein's symptom. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Epstein-Barr virus | <virology> Species of Herpetoviridae that is responsible for infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever). Discovered in 1964, this virus has been associated with Burkitt's lymphoma in South African children and with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Asian populations. (27 Sep 1997) |
| epstein-barr virus nuclear antigens | Nuclear antigens encoded by epstein-barr virus genes. at least six nuclear antigens have been identified but their mechanism of action and role in B-cell transformation is still unknown. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Epstein, Michael Anthony | <person> English virologist, *1921. See: Epstein-Barr virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Epstein's pearls | Multiple small white epithelial inclusion cysts found in the midline of the palate in newborn infants. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Epstein's sign | <clinical sign> Lid retraction in an infant giving it a frightened expression and a "wild glance." See: setting sun sign, Collier's sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Epstein's symptom | <clinical sign> Lid retraction in an infant giving it a frightened expression and a "wild glance." See: setting sun sign, Collier's sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aaa disease | Endemic anaemia of ancient Egypt, ascribed in the Papyrus Ebers to intestinal infestation with ancylostoma; now called ancylostomiasis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ABO haemolytic disease of the newborn | Erythroblastosis foetalis due to maternal-foetal incompatibility with respect to an antigen of the ABO blood group; the foetus possesses A or B antigen which is lacking in the mother, and the mother produces immune antibody which causes haemolysis of foetal erythrocytes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| accumulation disease | A disease characterised by abnormal accumulation of a metabolic product in certain cells and tissues; examples include the mucopolysaccharidoses, lipoidoses. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Acosta's disease | A condition that results from prolonged exposure to high altitude. Symptoms include a continuous dry cough, shortness of breath, poor exercise tolerance, dizziness, headache, sleep difficulty, anorexia, confusion, fatigue and a rapid pulse. Treatment includes the immediate movement to a lower altitude. Prophylaxis has been accomplished successfully with the use of acetazolamide (Diamox). (27 Sep 1997) |
| acquired immunodeficiency disease | Acquired immunodeficiency disease: Disease caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (12 Dec 1998) |
| acute disease | Disease having a short and relatively severe course. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Adams-Stokes disease | <syndrome> Transient asystole or ventricular fibrillation in the presence of atrioventricular block. (12 Dec 1998) |