| ectochoroidea | A layer of loose, pigmented connective tissue on the outer surface of the choroid, resembling and attached to the lamina fusca sclerae. Synonym: lamina suprachoroidea, ectochoroidea, suprachoroid layer, suprachoroidea. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ectocommensal organism | An organism that benefits from living on the outer surface of another organism without harming the other organism. A type of commensalism. (09 Oct 1997) |
| ectocornea | The outer layer of the cornea. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ectocrine | 1. Relating to substances, either synthesised or arising by decomposition of organisms, that affect plant life. 2. A compound with ectocrine properties. 3. An ectohormone. Compare: endocrine, exocrine. Origin: ecto-+ G. Krino, to separate (05 Mar 2000) |
| ectocuniform | <anatomy> One of the bones of the tarsus. See Cuneiform. Origin: Ecto- + cuneiform, cuniform. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ectocyst | <zoology> The outside covering of the Bryozoa. Origin: Ecto- + Gr. Bladder. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ectoderm | The outer of the three germ layers of the embryo (the other two being mesoderm and endoderm). Ectoderm gives rise to epidermis and neural tissue. (18 Nov 1997) |
| ectodermal | Relating to the ectoderm. Synonym: ectodermic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ectodermal cloaca | The proctodeum of the embryo. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ectodermal dysplasia | A hereditary condition (most often x linked) that is characterised by the abnormal development of skin, absence of sweat glands, dry eyes and abnormal development of teeth. Symptoms include absent teeth, peg teeth, inability to sweat, thin skin and heat intolerance. Mucous membrane involvement may result in a foul-smelling nasal discharge. The inability to sweat leads to the inability to maintain normal body temperature in a warm environment. Some may exhibit fevers and will require artificial cooling. Origin: Gr. Plassein = to form (27 Sep 1997) |
| ectodermatosis | A disorder of any organ or tissue developed from the ectoderm. Synonym: ectodermatosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ectodermic | <biology> Of or relating to the ectoderm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ectodermosis | A disorder of any organ or tissue developed from the ectoderm. Synonym: ectodermatosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ectodermosis erosiva pluriorificialis | <syndrome> This is a severe form of allergic reaction that most often results from a medication (for example penicillins). The rash can be generalised and even appear on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is considered to be a variant of erythema multiforme that results in the formation of bullous (blebs) lesions on the soles of the feet, palms and inside the mouth. Stevens-Johnson syndrome may also occur in association with some viral infections and Mycoplasma infections. (27 Sep 1997) |
| ectoentad | From without inward. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ectomorphic |
having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs
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| ectomorphy |
asthenic type: slender, weak, and lightweight
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| ectothermic |
poikilothermic: of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment
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| ECT |
electroconvulsive therapy: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
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| ectrodactyly |
congenital abnormality involving the absence of some fingers or toes
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| ECT | congenital abnormality involving the absence of some fingers or toes |
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| ECT | the opposite of entropy: increasing order (as resulting from growth and development) |