| enantiomorphism | The relation of two objects similar in form but not superimposable, as the two hands or an object and its mirror image. Origin: enantio-+ G. Morphe, form (05 Mar 2000) |
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| enantiomorphous | <chemistry> Similar, but not superposable, i. E, related to each other as a right-handed to a left-handed glove; said of certain hemihedral crystals. Origin: Gr. Opposite + form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| enantiopathic | <medicine> Serving to palliate; palliative. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| enantiopathy | 1. An opposite passion or affection. 2. <medicine> Allopathy; a term used by followers of Hahnemann, or homeopathists. Origin: Gr. Of contrary properties or affections; opposite + suffering, affection, fr, to suffer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| enargite | <chemical> An iron-black mineral of metallic luster, occurring in small orthorhombic crystals, also massive. It contains sulphur, arsenic, copper, and often silver. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| enarthrodia | <anatomy> See Enarthrosis. Enarthro"dial. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. In + . See Arthrodia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| enarthrodial | Relating to an enarthrosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enarthrodial joint | A multiaxial synovial joint in which a more or less extensive sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone, as in the hip joint. Synonym: articulatio spheroidea, articulatio cotylica, cotyloid joint, enarthrodial joint, enarthrosis, socket joint, spheroid articulation, spheroid joint. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enarthrosis | <anatomy> A ball and socket joint, or the kind of articulation represented by such a joint. See Articulation. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, fr. Jointed; in + joint. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| enation | An epidermal outgrowth. (09 Oct 1997) |
| enbucrilate | <chemical> 2-cyano-2-propenoic acid, butyl ester. A tissue adhesive that is applied as a monomer to moist tissue and polymerises to form a bond. It is slowly biodegradable and used in all kinds of surgery, including dental. Chemical name: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-, butyl ester (12 Dec 1998) |
| encainide | <chemical> (+-)-4-methoxy-n-(2-(2-(1-methyl-2-piperidinyl)ethyl)phenyl)- benzamide. An effective and generally well-tolerated anti-arrhythmia agent for suppressing all forms of ventricular arrhythmia. Paradoxically, however, in myocardial infarct patients with either symptomatic or asymptomatic arrhythmia, encainide exacerbates the arrhythmia and is not recommended for use in these patients. The drug is a potent blocker of sodium channels and produces marked slowing of conduction within the his-purkinje system and myocardium. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents. Chemical name: Benzamide, 4-methoxy-N-(2-(2-(1-methyl-2-piperidinyl)ethyl)phenyl)-, (+-)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| encainide hydrochloride | Benzamide, 4-methoxy-N-[2-[2-(1-methyl-2-piperidinyl)ethyl]phenyl]-, monohydrochloride, (±)-;an anti-arrhythmic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| encampment | 1. The act of pitching tents or forming huts, as by an army or traveling company, for temporary lodging or rest. 2. The place where an army or a company is encamped; a camp; tents pitched or huts erected for temporary lodgings. "A square of about seven hundred yards was sufficient for the encampment of twenty thousand Romans." (Gibbon) "A green encampment yonder meets the eye." (Guardian) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| encapsulated | Refers to a tumour that is wholly confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. Localised. (16 Dec 1997) |