| external cephalic version | Version performed entirely by external manipulation. See: cephalic version. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| external collateral ligament of wrist | The ligament that extends distally from the styloid process of the radius to the carpal bones. Synonym: ligamentum collaterale carpi radiale, external collateral ligament of wrist, lateral ligament of wrist. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external conjugate | The distance in a straight line between the depression under the last spinous process of the lumbar vertebrae and the upper edge of the pubic symphysis. Synonym: Baudelocque's diameter, external conjugate diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external conjugate diameter | The distance in a straight line between the depression under the last spinous process of the lumbar vertebrae and the upper edge of the pubic symphysis. Synonym: Baudelocque's diameter, external conjugate diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external cuneate nucleus | A cell group lateral to the cuneate nucleus which receives posterior-root fibres corresponding to the proprioceptive innervation of the arm and hand; it projects to the cerebellum by way of the cuneocerebellar tract, and can be considered the upper-extremity equivalent of the thoracic nucleus. Synonym: nucleus cuneatus accessorius, external cuneate nucleus, lateral cuneate nucleus, Monakow's nucleus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external defibrillator | A defibrillator that delivers its defibrillating shock through the unopened chest wall. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external dental epithelium | External enamel epithelium, the cuboidal cells of the outer layer of the odontogenic organ of a developing tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external ear | Which includes the auricle and the external acoustic, or auditory, meatus; the middle ear or the tympanic cavity with its ossicles; and the internal ear or inner ear, or labyrinth, which includes the saemicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea. See: auricle. Synonym: auris. Origin: A.S. Eare (05 Mar 2000) |
| external exudative retinopathy | See: exudative retinitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external female genital organs | The external feminine genital organs, the vulva and clitoris. Synonym: organa genitalia feminina externa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external fistula | A fistula between a hollow viscus and the skin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external fixation | <orthopaedics> The use of a special metal orthopaedic device (external fixator) to stabilise regions of bone. The majority of this special metal hardware is placed outside of the skin. See: internal fixation. (27 Sep 1997) |
| external fixators | External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved. (12 Dec 1998) |
| external genitalia | The vulva in the female, and the penis and scrotum in the male. (05 Mar 2000) |
| external haemorrhoid | Varicose dilatation of a vein of the external haemorrhoidal plexus, usually situated distal to the anal sphincter. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Extra Vascular Lung Water, Lung Water, Extra Vascular, Water, Extravascular Lung
Synonyms : Activity, Extravehicular, Space Walk, Space-Walks
Synonyms : Extraversion, Extroversion, Extroversion (Psychology), Extraversions (Psychology), Extroversions (Psychology)
Synonyms : Extremity, Limb
| extravasation |
an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation eruption: (of volcanos) pouring out fumes of lava (or a deposit so formed) the process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said of blood or lymph or urine
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| extremity |
an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm" an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) the greatest or utmost degree; "the extremity of despair" the outermost or farthest region or point that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
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| extrinsic |
not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside; "extrinsic evidence"; "an extrinsic feature of the new building"; "that style is something extrinsic to the subject"; "looking for extrinsic aid"
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| extroversion |
extraversion: (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
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| extrovert |
(psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings being concerned with the social and physical environment
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| EXT | an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who not enrolled as regular students |
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| EXT | an addition that extends a main building |
| EXT | an addition to the length of something |
| EXT | an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line |
| EXT | amount or degree or range to which something extends |
| EXT | the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression |
| EXT | the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions |
| EXT | a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt |
| EXT | an advisor employed by the government to assist people in rural areas with methods of farming and home economics |
| EXT | an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord |
| EXT | a course offered as part of an extension service |
| EXT | a ladder whose length can be extended |