| euthymia | 1. Joyfulness; mental peace and tranquility. 2. Moderation of mood, not manic or depressed. Origin: eu-+ G. Thymos, mind (05 Mar 2000) |
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| euthymic | Relating to, or characterised by, euthymia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| euthyneura | <marine biology> A large division of gastropod mollusk, including the Pulmonifera and Opisthobranchiata. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Straight + a nerve. (19 Mar 1998) |
| euthyroid sick syndrome | <syndrome> Abnormalities in levels of hormones and function tests related to the thyroid gland occurring in patients with severe systemic disease. Thyroid function is actually normal in these patients, and it is uncertain whether treatment of these abnormalities would be beneficial. Synonym: sick euthyroid syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| euthyroid sick syndromes | Abnormalities in thyroid hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, often simulating hypothyroidism, in euthyroid patients suffering some other illness, such as diabetes mellitus or liver cirrhosis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| euthyroidism | A condition in which the thyroid gland is functioning normally, its secretion being of proper amount and constitution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| euthyscope | <instrument> A modified ophthalmoscope, now seldom used, with which the site of excentric fixation may be dazzled by a bright light while the true fovea is simultaneously shielded by an opaque disk; used in pleoptics. Origin: G. Euthys, straight, + skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| euthyscopy | Examination with the euthyscope. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eutonic | Synonym: normotonic. Origin: eu-+ G. Tonus, tone (05 Mar 2000) |
| eutrichosis | A normal growth of healthy hair. Origin: eu-+ G. Thrix, hair (05 Mar 2000) |
| eutrophia | A state of normal nourishment and growth. Synonym: eutrophy. Origin: G. Fr. Eu, well, + trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000) |
| eutrophic | <plant biology> Rich in dissolved nutrients, photosynthetically productive and often deficient in oxygen during warm weather. (Compare oligotrophic.) (09 Oct 1997) |
| eutrophication | <botany> The gradual increase in nutrients in a body of water. Natural eutrophication is a gradual process, but human activities may greatly accelerate the process. (09 Oct 1997) |
| eutrophy | <medicine> Healthy nutrition; soundless as regards the nutritive functions. Origin: Gr, fr. Nourishing, healthy; well + to nourish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| euvolia | Normal water content or volume of a given compartment; e.g., extracellular euvolia. (05 Mar 2000) |