electroconvulsive therapy(ee-LEK-troh-kun-VUL-siv THAYR-uh-pee) A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders.
Electrode(ee-LEK-trode) In medicine, a device such as a small metal plate or needle that carries electricity from an instrument to a patient for treatment or…
electrodermal response(ee-LEK-troh-DER-mul reh-SPONTS) A change in the heat and electricity passed through the skin by nerves and sweat.
electrodesiccation(ee-LEK-troh-deh-sih-KAY-shun) The drying of tissue by a high-frequency electric current applied with a needle-shaped electrode.
electrodiathermy(ee-LEK-troh-DY-uh-THER-mee) A procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells.
electroencephalogram(ee-LEK-troh-en-SEH-fuh-loh-gram) A recording of electrical activity in the brain.
electrofulguration(ee-LEK-troh-ful-guh-RAY-shun) A procedure to destroy tissue (such as a tumor) using an electric current. Also called fulguration.
electrolarynx(ee-LEK-troh-LAYR-inx) A battery-operated device that makes a humming sound. It is used to help a person talk after removal of the larynx (voice box).
Electrolyte(ee-LEK-troh-lite) A substance that breaks up into ions (electrically charged particles) when it is dissolved in body fluids or water.
electromagnetic field(ee-LEK-troh-mag-NEH-tik feeld) Low-energy radiation that comes from the interaction of electric and magnetic fields.
Electromagnetic Radiation(ee-LEK-troh-mag-NEH-tik ray-dee-AY-shun) Low-energy radiation that comes from the interaction of electric and magnetic fields.
electron beam(ee-LEK-tron beem) A stream of electrons (small negatively charged particles found in atoms) that can be used for radiation therapy.
electron microscope(ee-LEK-tron MY-kroh-SKOPE) A microscope (device used to magnify small objects) that uses electrons (instead of light) to produce an enlarged image.
Electronic Health Record (EHR)(EHR)A computerized record of patient health in a care delivery setting. Typically, the data collected are created by and for health professionals while…
electronic medical record(eh-lek-TRAH-nik MEH-dih-kul â¦) A collection of a patient's medical information in a digital (electronic) form that can be viewed on a computer…
electroporation therapy(ee-LEK-troh-por-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment that generates electrical pulses through an electrode placed in a tumor to enhance the ability of…
electroshock therapy(ee-LEK-troh-shok THAYR-uh-pee) A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders.
element(EH-leh-ment) A basic part of a whole. In chemistry, refers to a simple substance that cannot be broken down into smaller parts or changed into another…
Eligard(EL-ih-gard) A drug used to treat symptoms of advanced prostate cancer. It is also being studied in the treatment of other conditions and types of cancer.
Eligibility AssessmentIn certain states, the Marketplace doesn't provide the final decision on Medicaid eligibility.
eligibility criteriaIn clinical trials, requirements that must be met for an individual to be included in a study.
Eligibility determinationA notice sent by MNsure to let a MNsure consumer know the decision about whether the consumer qualifies (is eligible) for MNsure programs.
Eligible Immigration StatusAn immigration status that's considered eligible for getting health coverage through the Marketplace.
Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA)(EMA)Geographic areas highly-impacted by HIV/AIDS that are eligible to receive Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A funds To be an eligible EMA, an area must…
EliminationIn the context of malaria, reducing all local transmission down to zero cases within a defined geographic location.
Elimination PeriodIf you have disability insurance or long-term care insurance, there's a waiting period, called the elimination period, from the time you become disabled…
Ellence(eh-LENTS) A drug used together with other drugs to treat early breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes.
Elocon(EL-oh-kon) A drug that is used in a cream to treat certain skin conditions and in a nasal spray to treat sinus problems caused by allergies.
Eloxatin(eh-LOK-sah-tin) A drug used to treat colorectal cancer that is advanced or has come back.
Elspar(EL-spar) A drug that is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and is being studied in the treatment of some other types of cancer.
EM-1421A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks proteins needed for cancer growth. It is a type of transcriptional inhibitor.
embolism(EM-bul-izm) A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.
embolization(EM-bo-lih-ZAY-shun) The blocking of an artery by a clot or foreign material. Embolization can be done as treatment to block the flow of blood to a tumor.
EmbryoEarly stage in the development of a plant or an animal. In vertebrate animals (have a backbone or spinal column), this stage lasts from shortly after…
embryomaA mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryomas may be benign or malignant, and include neuroblastomas and Wilms tumors.
embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma(EM-bree-on-al RAB-do-MY-oh-sar-KO-ma) A soft-tissue tumor that affects children.
embryonal tumorA mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryonal tumors may be benign or malignant, and include neuroblastomas and Wilms…
embryonicHaving to do with an embryo, which is an early stage in the development of a plant or animal.
EMD 121974A substance that is being studied as an anticancer and antiangiogenesis drug. Also called cilengitide.
EMD 72000A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
Emend(EE-mend) A drug used to prevent and control the nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It is used together with other anti-vomiting medicines.
EmergencyA serious situation that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action.
Emergency Measures(Emergency Diabetes Assistance) The regimen of treatment for the rapid onset of hypoglycemia.
Emergency Medical ConditionAn illness, injury, symptom or condition so serious that a reasonable person would seek care right away to avoid severe harm.
emetic(eh-MEH-tik) Describes a substance that causes vomiting. Also called emetogenic.
emetogenic(eh-MEH-toh-JEN-ik) Describes a substance that causes vomiting. Also called emetic.
emitefurAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites.
emodinA substance found in certain plants, including rhubarb. It belongs to a family of compounds called anthraquinones, which have shown anti-inflammatory and…
emphysemaPulmonary emphysema is a disorder affecting the alveoli (tiny air sacs) of the lungs.
Employer Choice, Employee ChoiceEmployer choice allows small employers to select one insurance company and allow employees to choose from any plans offered by that company across all…
Employer ContributionEmployer contribution is the amount or percentage of health care premiums contributed by employers for employees’ health insurance.
Employer or Union Retiree PlansPlans that provide health and/or drug coverage to former employees or members, and, in some cases, their families.
Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP)(ESRP)The Affordable Care Act requires certain employers with at least 50 full-time employees (or equivalents) to offer health insurance coverage to its…
enalaprilAn antihypertensive agent that can also be used to slow or prevent the progression of heart disease in people with childhood cancer treated with drugs…
encapsulated(en-KAP-soo-lay-ted) Confined to a specific, localized area and surrounded by a thin layer of tissue.
encephalopathyA disorder of the brain that can be caused by disease, injury, drugs, or chemicals.
enchondroma(en-kon-DRO-ma) A benign (noncancerous) growth of cartilage in bones or in other areas where cartilage is not normally found.
EndemicWhere disease occurs on a consistent basis.
endocarditis(EN-doh-kar-DY-tis) A condition in which the tissues lining the inside of the heart and the heart valves become inflamed (red and swollen).
endocervical curettage(en-do-SER-vih-kul kyoo-reh-TAHZH) A procedure in which the mucous membrane of the cervical canal is scraped using a spoon-shaped instrument called a…
endocrine(EN-doh-krin) Refers to tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organs.
endocrine cancer(EN-doh-krin KAN-ser) Cancer that occurs in endocrine tissue, the tissue in the body that secretes hormones.
endocrine pancreas cellA pancreatic cell that produces hormones (e.g., insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream.
endocrine system(EN-doh-krin SIS-tem) A system of glands and cells that make hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over…
endocrine therapy(EN-doh-krin THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment that adds, blocks, or removes hormones. For certain conditions (such as diabetes or menopause), hormones are given to…
Endocrinologist(en-duh-krih-NAH-loh-jist) A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating hormone disorders.
endogenousProduced inside an organism or cell. The opposite is external (exogenous) production.
Endometrial(EN-doh-MEE-tree-ul) Having to do with the endometrium (the layer of tissue that lines the uterus).
endometrial biopsyA procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) for examination under a microscope.
endometrial cancer(EN-doh-MEE-tree-ul KAN-ser) Cancer that forms in the tissue lining the uterus (the small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis in which a baby…
endometrial disorder(EN-doh-MEE-tree-ul dis-OR-der) Abnormal cell growth in the endometrium (the lining of the uterus).
endometrial hyperplasia(EN-doh-MEE-tree-ul HY-per-PLAY-zhuh) An abnormal overgrowth of the endometrium (the layer of cells that lines the uterus).
endometriosis(en-do-mee-tree-O-sis) A benign condition in which tissue that looks like endometrial tissue grows in abnormal places in the abdomen.
Endometrium(en-do-MEE-tree-um) The layer of tissue that lines the uterus.
EndophagicAn endophagic mosquito is a mosquito that feeds indoors.
EndophilicAn endophilic mosquito is a mosquito that tends to inhabit/rest indoors. Endophilism facilitates the blocking of malaria transmission through application…
endorectal ultrasound(en-doh-REK-tul UL-truh-SOWND) A procedure in which a probe that sends out high-energy sound waves is inserted into the rectum.
endorphin(en-DOR-fin) A morphine-like chemical that is made naturally in the brain and relieves pain.
endoscope(EN-doh-SKOPE) A thin, tube-like instrument used to look at tissues inside the body.
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(en-doh-SKAH-pik REH-troh-grayd koh-LAN-jee-oh-PAN-kree-uh-TAH-gruh-fee) A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine and x-ray the pancreatic duct…
endoscopic ultrasound(en-doh-SKAH-pik...) A procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the body.
endoscopy(en-DOSS-koh-pee) A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body.
endosonography(EN-doh-soh-NAH-gruh-fee) A procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the body.
endostatin(EN-doh-STA-tin) A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Endostatin is made from a type of collagen (a protein found in cartilage and other…
endothelial cellThe main type of cell found in the inside lining of blood vessels, lymph vessels, and the heart.
endothelin receptor antagonist(EN-doh-THEE-lin reh-SEP-ter an-TAG-uh-nist) A drug that blocks the hormone endothelin and may prevent prostate cancer from spreading to the bones.
endothelin-1 protein receptor antagonist(EN-doh-THEE-lin ... PROH-teen reh-SEP-ter an-TAG-uh-nist) A substance that blocks the binding of the endothelin-1 protein to its receptor.
endpointIn clinical trials, an event or outcome that can be measured objectively to determine whether the intervention being studied is beneficial.
enemaThe injection of a liquid through the anus into the large bowel.
energy balance(EH-nur-jee BA-lunts) In biology, the state at which the number of calories eaten equals the number of calories used.
English chamomile(... KA-muh-mile) A type of chamomile plant with daisy-like white flowers that is found in Europe, North America, and Argentina.
English lavender(...LA-vun-der) A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that is a member of the mint family.
eniluracilAn anticancer drug that increases the effectiveness of fluorouracil. Also called ethynyluracil.
enoxaparinA drug used to prevent blood clots. It belongs to the family of drugs called anticoagulants.