Glossary of Terms
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EDEMA :
accumulation of fluid in tissues (swelling)
EMETIC :
a substance that causes vomiting
EMMENAAGOGUE :
a substance taht facilitates and regulizes menstrual flow (
avoid in pregnancy
)
EMOLLIENT :
softens and soothes inflamed tissue; softens and protects the skin
ENERVATE :
to deprive of strength, vigor, etc.; to weaken physically and mentally
ENTERITIS :
inflammation of the small intestine
EPSTIEN-BARR VIRUS :
the virus that causes infectuous mononucleosis and is associated
with Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal cancer
ESTROGEN :
hormone that exerts frmale characteristics
EXPECTORANT :
encourages the loosening and removal of phlegm from the respratory tract
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