| endolymphatic hydrops | A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals (endolymphatic sac) in the inner ear. Symptoms include dizziness, hearing loss (one-sided), vertigo, nausea, vomiting and abnormal eye movements. Treatment includes anticholinergics, antihistamines and other medications which relieve vertigo. Diuretic medications have been used to lower pressure in the endolymphatic sac. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| endolymphatic sac | The blind pouch at the end of the endolymphatic duct. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endolymphatic shunt | Surgical fistulization of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear with mastoid, subarachnoid or cochlear shunt. This procedure is used in the treatment of meniere's disease. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endolymphic | Relating to the endolymph. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endomembrane system | <cell biology> Membrane system that ramifies through the cytoplasm. The membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum are separated by 50-200 nm and the cisternal space thus enclosed constitutes a separate compartment. The Golgi region is composed of flattened sacs of membrane that together with endoplasmic reticulum and lysosomes constitute the GERL system. See: smooth endoplasmic reticulum, rough endoplasmic reticulum. (18 Nov 1997) |
| endomerogony | Production of merozoites in the asexual reproduction of sporozoan protozoa by a process originating in the interior of the schizont (as contrasted with ectomerogony); observed in species of Eimeria. Origin: endo-+ G. Meros, part, + gone, generation (05 Mar 2000) |
| endometria | Plural of endometrium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endometrial | Relating to or composed of endometrium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endometrial biopsy | <investigation, procedure, surgery> A procedure by which a sample is taken of the endometrial lining of the uterus. This may be performed with or without an anaesthetic. Risks include bleeding after the procedure. This test is usually performed in the evaluation of abnormal menses, heavy menstruation or post-menopausal bleeding. It may be part of an infertility evaluation. Endometrial biopsy can reveal uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps and adenomyosis. Often performed in those with endometriosis as part of the evaluation. (21 Mar 1998) |
| endometrial carcinoma | <oncology, tumour> A malignant cancer which arises from the cells which line the uterus. (27 Sep 1997) |
| endometrial cyst | A cyst resulting from endometrial implantation outside the uterus, as in endometriosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endometrial hyperplasia | <gynaecology, pathology> Thickening of the endometrial lining due to an overgrowth of mucosal cells. Symptoms often include irregular vaginal bleeding, heavy or prolonged menstrual cycles and post-menopausal bleeding in older women. Origin: Gr. Plassein = to form (07 Apr 1998) |
| endometrial implants | Fragments of endometrial mucosa implanted on pelvic structure following retrograde transference through the oviducts. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endometrial neoplasms | The most common invasive gynecologic malignancy in the united states, typically in postmenopausal women. The neoplasm originates on the endometrial mucosa and may be focal or diffuse. It may progress to invasion of the myometrium. The commonest histologic type is adenocarcinoma but adenoacanthoma, adenosquamous carcinoma, epidermoid carcinoma, and other histological types of cancer are possible. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endometrial polyp | <gynaecology> A benign growth on the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that are many times asymptomatic. When symptoms occur they will usually include light bleeding between periods, post-coital bleeding, abnormally heavy or prolonged menses, pelvic cramps and a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. (07 Apr 1998) |
Synonyms : Endosome, Receptosome
Synonyms : Echo Endoscopies, Echo Endoscopy, Echo-Endoscopies, Endoscopic Ultrasonographies, Endoscopies, Echo, Endoscopies, Ultrasonic, Endosonographies, Ultrasonic Endoscopies, Ultrasonographies, Endoscopic
Synonyms : Endospore Forming Bacteria
Synonyms : Endostatin
Synonyms : Thiodan, Thiodon, Thiotox, alpha-Endosulfan, beta-Endosulfan, alpha Endosulfan, beta Endosulfan
| endorphin |
a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
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| endoscopic |
of or relating to endoscopy
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| endothelial myeloma |
Ewing's sarcoma: malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)
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| endocrinology |
the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
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| endoscope |
a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
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