| EC | effective concentration; ejection click; electrochemical; electron capture; embryonal carcinoma; eme... |
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| EO | eosinophil; ethylene oxide; eyes open |
| HEENT | head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat |
| O2 | both eyes; diatomic oxygen; molecular oxygen |
| ou | both eyes together [Lat. oculi unitas] |
| eyes, glaucoma | Disease (there is more than one type) characterised by increased pressure within the eye. Glaucoma can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is five times more likely to occur in Blacks than in Whites. Early detection of glaucoma is essential to the preservation of vision. Glaucoma can be treated with medications, laser or traditional surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
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