| ependymocyte | An ependymal cell. Origin: ependyma + G. Kytos, cell (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ependymoma | <oncology, tumour> This primary brain tumour accounts for 8 to 10% of paediatric brain tumours. These tumours occur in the ventricles of the brain and often cause obstruction of the cerebrospinal fluid. Symptoms include headache, vomiting and ataxia. Treatment often includes a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Overall survival is less than 30%. (27 Sep 1997) |
| epergne | A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design. Origin: F. Epargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. "Our epergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers.". Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eperlan | <zoology> The European smelt (Osmerus eperlanus). Origin: F. Eperlan, fr. G. Spierling. See Sparling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| epersalgia | Pain and soreness from overuse or unaccustomed use of a part, as a joint or muscle. Synonym: epersalgia. Origin: G. Epairo, to lift up, + algos, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| eperythrozoon | A genus of gram-negative bacteria whose organisms are obligate parasites of various vertebrate species including rodents, ruminants, and pigs. Some species have been shown to be transmitted by arthropod vectors. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Eperythrozoon coccoides | A species present in mice, but usually requiring splenectomy to reveal infections; rats and hamsters may be artificially infected; bloodsucking arthropods, especially lice, have been implicated as biological vectors, and mechanical transmission by bloodsucking flies has been demonstrated; the pathogenic effect is slight except when combined with other disease-producing agents. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Eperythrozoon ovis | A species found in sheep, rarely causing disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Eperythrozoon suis | A species that produces icterus and anaemia in young pigs and icteroanaemia of swine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Eperythrozoon wenyoni | A species found in cattle, rarely causing disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eperythrozoonosis | Infection with bacteria of the genus eperythrozoon. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ephapse | A place where two or more nerve cell processes (axons, dendrites) touch without forming a typical synaptic contact; some form of neural transmission may occur at such nonsynaptic contact sites. Origin: G. Ephapsis, contact (05 Mar 2000) |
| ephaptic | Relating to an ephapse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ephebic | Rarely used term relating to the period of puberty or to a youth. Origin: G. Ephebikos, relating to youth, fr. Hebe, youth (05 Mar 2000) |
| ephebology | Rarely used term for the study of the morphologic and other changes incidental to puberty. Origin: G. Ephebos, puberty, + logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |