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eating disorder — eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-
eating disorder, involve serious problems with eating. This could include an extreme decrease
of food or severe overeating, as well as feelings of distress and concern about body shape or
weight.
ectopic pregnancy — a pregnancy that is not in the uterus. It happens when a fertilized egg
settles and grows in a place other than the inner lining of the uterus. Most happen in the
fallopian tube, but can happen in the ovary, cervix, or abdominal cavity.
electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — an external, noninvasive test that records the electrical
activity of the heart.
electrolyte imbalance — when the amounts of sodium and potassium in the body become too
much or too little.
embryo — a period during pregnancy where the baby has rapid growth, and the main external
features begin to take form.
endometrial cancer — cancer that develops from the endometrium, or the inner lining of the
uterus (womb).
endometrial hyperplasia — an abnormal overgrowth of the endometrium (the layer of cells that
lines the uterus). There are four types of endometrial hyperplasia: simple endometrial
hyperplasia, complex endometrial hyperplasia, simple endometrial hyperplasia with atypia, and
complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypia. These differ in terms of how abnormal the cells
are and how likely it is that the condition will become cancerous.
endometriosis — a condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows in other areas
of the body, usually inside the abdominal cavity, but acts as if it were inside the uterus. Blood
shed monthly from the misplaced tissue has no place to go, and tissues surrounding the area
of endometriosis may become inflamed or swollen. This can produce scar tissue. Symptoms
include painful menstrual cramps that can be felt in the abdomen or lower back, or pain during
or after sexual activity, irregular bleeding, and infertility.
endoscopy — a diagnostic procedure in which a thin, flexible tube is introduced through the
mouth or rectum to view parts of the digestive tract.
engorgement — condition in which breasts become overly full of milk. Engorged breasts may
feel swollen, hard, and painful. Engorgement can lead to blocked milk ducts.
epidural — a needle is inserted into the epidural space at the end of the spine, to inject
medication to numb the lower body and reduce pain.
epilepsy — a physical disorder that involves recurrent seizures. It is caused by sudden changes
in how the brain works.
episiotomy — a procedure where an incision is made in the perineum (area between the vagina
and the anus) to make the vaginal opening larger in order to prevent the area from tearing during
delivery.
erectile dysfunction — inability to get or maintain a penile erection for satisfactory sexual
intercourse. Also called impotence.
erection — enlargement and hardening of the penis caused by increased blood flow into the
penis and decreased blood flow out of it as a result of sexual excitement.
esophagus — tube that connects the throat with the stomach.
estrogen — a group of female hormones that are responsible for the development of breasts
and other secondary sex characteristics in women. Estrogen is produced by the ovaries and
other body tissues. Estrogen, along with progesterone, is important in preparing a woman's
body for pregnancy.
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eating disorder — eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-
eating disorder, involve serious problems with eating. This could include an extreme decrease
of food or severe overeating, as well as feelings of distress and concern about body shape or
weight.
ectopic pregnancy — a pregnancy that is not in the uterus. It happens when a fertilized egg
settles and grows in a place other than the inner lining of the uterus. Most happen in the
fallopian tube, but can happen in the ovary, cervix, or abdominal cavity.
electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — an external, noninvasive test that records the electrical
activity of the heart.
electrolyte imbalance — when the amounts of sodium and potassium in the body become too
much or too little.
embryo — a period during pregnancy where the baby has rapid growth, and the main external
features begin to take form.
endometrial cancer — cancer that develops from the endometrium, or the inner lining of the
uterus (womb).
endometrial hyperplasia — an abnormal overgrowth of the endometrium (the layer of cells that
lines the uterus). There are four types of endometrial hyperplasia: simple endometrial
hyperplasia, complex endometrial hyperplasia, simple endometrial hyperplasia with atypia, and
complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypia. These differ in terms of how abnormal the cells
are and how likely it is that the condition will become cancerous.
endometriosis — a condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows in other areas
of the body, usually inside the abdominal cavity, but acts as if it were inside the uterus. Blood
shed monthly from the misplaced tissue has no place to go, and tissues surrounding the area
of endometriosis may become inflamed or swollen. This can produce scar tissue. Symptoms
include painful menstrual cramps that can be felt in the abdomen or lower back, or pain during
or after sexual activity, irregular bleeding, and infertility.
endoscopy — a diagnostic procedure in which a thin, flexible tube is introduced through the
mouth or rectum to view parts of the digestive tract.
engorgement — condition in which breasts become overly full of milk. Engorged breasts may
feel swollen, hard, and painful. Engorgement can lead to blocked milk ducts.
epidural — a needle is inserted into the epidural space at the end of the spine, to inject
medication to numb the lower body and reduce pain.
epilepsy — a physical disorder that involves recurrent seizures. It is caused by sudden changes
in how the brain works.
episiotomy — a procedure where an incision is made in the perineum (area between the vagina
and the anus) to make the vaginal opening larger in order to prevent the area from tearing during
delivery.
erectile dysfunction — inability to get or maintain a penile erection for satisfactory sexual
intercourse. Also called impotence.
erection — enlargement and hardening of the penis caused by increased blood flow into the
penis and decreased blood flow out of it as a result of sexual excitement.
esophagus — tube that connects the throat with the stomach.
estrogen — a group of female hormones that are responsible for the development of breasts
and other secondary sex characteristics in women. Estrogen is produced by the ovaries and
other body tissues. Estrogen, along with progesterone, is important in preparing a woman's
body for pregnancy.
| Dr Deborah White Email: drdwhite@healthmeditations.com |
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