| endolaryngeal | Within the larynx. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| endolimax | A genus of ameboid protozoa found in the intestines of vertebrates and invertebrates. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endolith | A calcified body found in the pulp chamber of a tooth; may be composed of irregular dentin (true denticle) or due to ectopic calcification of pulp tissue (false denticle). Synonym: denticle, pulp calcification, pulp calculus, pulp nodule, pulp stone. Origin: endo-+ G. Lithos, stone (05 Mar 2000) |
| endolymph | <anatomy> The watery fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. Origin: Endo- + lymph: cf. F. Endolymphe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| endolympha | Synonym: endolymph. Origin: endo-+ L. Lympha, a clear fluid (05 Mar 2000) |
| endolymphangial | <anatomy> Within a lymphatic vessel. Origin: Endo- + lymphangial. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| endolymphatic | <anatomy> Pertaining to, or containing, endolymph; as, the endolymphatic duct. Within a lymphatic vessel; endolymphangial. Origin: Endo- + lymphatic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| endolymphatic duct | Duct connecting the endolymphatic sac with the membranous labyrinth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| 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) |
| 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) |