| ECM | electronic claims management; embryonic chick muscle; erythema chronicum migrans; experimental cereb... |
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| ED | early-decision [applicant]; early differentiation; ectodermal dysplasia; ectopic depolarization; eff... |
| E-E | erythema-edema [reaction] |
| EGR | early growth response; erythema gyratum repens |
| EML | erythema nodosum leprosum |
| erythema exfoliativa | Familial continual skin peeling characterised by a separation of stratum corneum in leaflike flakes occurring everywhere except on the palms and soles; the cause is unknown. Synonym: erythema exfoliativa, erythroderma exfoliativa. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| erythema figuratum perstans | A chronic recurring erythematous eruption consisting of small and large annular lesions, with a scant marginal scale, usually of unknown cause. Synonym: erythema figuratum perstans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema fugax | An obsolete term for a diffuse and fleeting erythema from emotional stimuli. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema gyratum | Erythema circinatum in which the various ringed lesions overlap each other. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema induratum | A type of panniculitis characterised histologically by the presence of granulomas, vasculitis, and necrosis. It is traditionally considered to be the tuberculous counterpart of nodular vasculitis, but is now known to occur without tuberculous precedent. It is seen most commonly in adolescent and menopausal women, is initiated or exacerbated by cold weather, and typically presents as one or more recurrent erythrocyanotic nodules or plaques on the calves. The nodules may progress to form indurations, ulcerations, and scars. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythema infectiosum | <dermatology> An acute viral infection (human parvovirus) in children that manifests with a fever and a unique facial rash (slapped cheek appearance). After 1-2 days the rash will often spread to the extremities and trunk. The illness is nonserious and self-limiting. Environmental factors such as sunlight, hot baths and emotional factors can cause the rash to recur. Referred to as fifth disease or erythema infectiosum. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythema intertrigo | See: intertrigo. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema iris | Concentric rings of erythema varying in intensity, characteristic of erythema multiforme. Synonym: herpes iris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema keratodes | Keratodermia with an erythematous border. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema marginatum | <dermatology> A distinctive migratory and transient pink rash with pale centres, a rare manifestation of rheumatic fever. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythema migrans | <clinical sign> A benign condition where there is a map-like appearance to the tongue resulting from irregular denuded patches in the surface (loss of tongue papillae). Likely secondary to local irritation from hot or spicy foods, alcohol or tobacco. There are no significant complications. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythema neonatorum | A common transient idiopathic eruption of erythema, small papules, and occasionally pustules filled with eosinophilic leukocytes overlying hair follicles of the newborn. Synonym: erythema neonatorum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema nodosum | <dermatology> A disorder characterised by the formation of tender, red nodules on the front of the legs. Erythema nodosum primarily affects women and has been associated with certain infections: coccidiomycosis, fungal infections, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and syphilis. A sensitivity to a particular drug (for example penicillin, progestin, birth control pills) may also manifest this disorder. Other disorders and conditions that have been associated with erythema nodosum include: leukaemia, sarcoidosis, rheumatic fever, ulcerative colitis and pregnancy. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythema nodosum leprosum | An acute type of lepromatous reaction with generalised systemic involvement and tender deep cutaneous and subcutaneous nodules of the face, thighs, and arms; usually seen in undiagnosed, untreated, or neglected cases of leprosy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema nodosum migrans | subacute migratory panniculitis |