E-rosette
cell marker: (Lab) T-lymphocyte marker.
E/A ratio: (Cardio) dictated as “E to A ratio”; comes from description of
echocardiographic filling phases as
either early (E), or atrial (A).
EAE: (Neuro)
experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis; the animal model of human multiple
sclerosis.
Eagle
criteria: (Cardio) a cardiac morbidity scoring test.
Eagle syndrome: (ENT) elongated styloid process,
calcification of stylohyoid ligament; causes pain and a feeling of foreign body
in the throat.
Eagle-Barrett
syndrome: disorder
involving weak/missing abdominal muscles in front, urinary tract abnormalities,
and in males, testes that are undescended, aka, Prune Belly syndrome.
EAHF complex: (Condition) eczema, asthma,
and hay fever; combination of allergies.
EarCheck, EarCheck Pro
monitor: (ENT/Device) brand of
device to monitor middle ear fluid and otitis media.
ear cough: (ENT) a reflex cough
elicited by irritation in the external auditory canal.
eardrum: (ENT/Anatomy) aka, tympanic membrane; note it is
one word.
Ear Muffin: (ENT/Device) brand name
earphones for infants, used with ABaer system to
screen hearing.
ear oximeter:
(Device) used to measure oxygen.
Easi-Breathe:
(Allergy) a brand of inhaler (1996).
EAST: (Clinical Trial) Emory
Angioplasty versus Surgery Trial.
EAST test: (Ortho)
elevated arm stress test; for thoracic outlet syndrome; tests pulses on
raising arms overhead.
East-West
retractor:
(Instrument) horizontal
Eastman
cystic duct forceps: (Instrument)
Eaton
agent: (Lab)
Mycoplasma
pneumoniae.
Eaton
prosthesis: (Ortho)
upper limb
eaves trough: the “gutters” around roof
tops of houses in certain parts of the country; eaves troughs would be the
plural.
EBCT: (Radiology/Vascular) electron beam
computerized tomography; imaging to evaluate plaque in coronary arteries.
EBI Xfix
DynaFix System: (Equip/Ortho) treatment for tibial fracture.
Ebola virus: (Infectious Disease) viral hemorrhagic fever.
ebonation:
(Ortho/Proc) removal of bone fragments from
wound (see eburnation)
eburnation:
(Ortho/Proc) stripping one tissue from
another; degenerative increased density of bone occurring at the ends
of fractured bone segments of
a non-union (see ebonation)
Ebstein
malformation / anomaly: (Cardio) abnormally developed
tricuspid valve (See Epstein sign below to avoid confusing the two).
EBV (Epstein-Barr virus): (Infectious
Disease) very common virus; fever, sore throat, swollen glands.
ecarin: (Hem) protein fraction of
Echis carinatus venom, see ECT test below for more
info.
E-CABG: (Cardio/Proc)
endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting.
ECF: (Abbrev) extended care facility
echelon suture : step-wise
Echis carinatus venom: Echis
is a type of snake, its venom contains ecarin, a
protein fraction useful in determining clotting time.
echocardiography terminology:
atrial septostomy
chemical stress echo (patient
unable to exercise on treadmill, given drugs to mimic exercise’s effect on the
body, using dobutamine, adenosine, etc.)
color reversal due to aliasing
color Doppler
continuous-wave Doppler interrogation
diastolic doming
diastolic flow velocity slope
Doppler (measures blood flow rate through heart)
flail leaflet, flail mitral
valve
flow jet, flow velocity
four-chamber view, apical or subcostal
interatrial septum
intramural thrombi
M-mode
main stream of the stenotic jet
mean pressure gradient
mosaic pattern due to turbulence
one dimensional, or 1D
parasternal long-axis view
parasternal short-axis view
pressure half-time
pulsed Doppler flow imaging
real-time image
stress echo (using treadmill)
transesophageal echo (TEE)
transmitral flow velocity
transmitral pressure gradient
two-dimensional or 2D
ultrasound gain adjustment
Va (initial peak velocity)
Vb (velocity when Va is divided by 1.4)
EchoGen: (Radio) contrast agent
used in echocardiography, ultrasound.
echogenicity: (Radio) x-ray term.
EchoSeed: (Onc)
radioactive I-125 seed implants, brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
echovirus: enteric cytopathogenic human
orphan viruses, type of enterovirus, 33 distinct serotypes, also
ECHO virus
ECIC: extracranial/intracranial
bypass
Eckhout
gastroplasty: (Proc)
Ecklund technique:
(Radiology) mammography
Eclipse cigarette: OTC brand of “reduced
smoke” cigarette.
ECM: erythema chronicum (or chronica) migrans, a sign of
Lyme disease, ring of erythema.
ECMO: (Neonatology) extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation; invasive surgical procedure
to help newborns in respiratory distress to breathe easier.
econazole:
(Rx) generic topical
antifungal cream.
economy class syndrome: (Vascular) DVTs develop from prolonged sitting, as
on a long airplane flight.
Econopred, Econopred
Plus: (Rx) prednisolone, for eye conditions.
ECSG: European Cooperative
Study Group trial.
ECT: (Hem/Onc)
electrochemotherapy; anticancer treatment.
ECT test: (Hem) ecarin clotting time;
to determine anticoagulation effect of drug such as Aventis/Refludan.
ectasia/ectatic: distention
ecstatic: rapturous emotion
“ecstasy”
: (Drug)
nickname for a street drug containing methamphetamine; aka, “Adam”, and
“XTC”.
ECU: extensor carpi ulnaris
ECU
tenodesis:
for rheumatoid wrist.
eczema: (Derm) types include: allergic contact, dyshidrotic, nummular,
seborrheic.
eczema vaccinatum: (Derm/Condition) common concern with smallpox vaccination, disrupted
skin allows virus implantation, may be fatal.
Edecrin: (Rx) generic = ethancrynic
acid; diuretic.
edema: accumulation of fluid in
soft tissues (pedal edema, pitting edema, pretibial edema); edemata : plural of edema; edematous
Eden-Hybbinette
arthroplasty: (Ortho) for shoulder instability.
Eden-Lange
procedure: (Ortho)
transfer of functional muscles of shoulder to nonfunctional areas.
Eder-Berry
gastroscope, Eder-Palmer gastroscope: (Equip)
Eder-Hufford
esophagoscope: (Equip)
Edex: (Rx) alprostadil
injection for erectile dysfunction.
EDS: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, see
below.
Edwards syndrome: (Peds) Trisomy 18
syndrome, children with this extra chromosome 18 have a variety of
malformations and mental retardation, most children die before age 1.
EECP: (Cardio/Abbrev)
enhanced external counterpulsation; treatment of angina and CHF currently
(2003).
E-F
slope: (Cardio) echocardiography
measurement .
efavirenz: (Rx) generic for Sustiva;
antiviral of the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor category.
effect: applies to accomplishment
or execution (ex., “reductions designed to effect economy”) (see affect)
effervescent: bubbling; effervesce,
effervescing ( see evanescent)
efficacy: effectiveness
efficacious: effective
efflux: outward flow
EGBUS: (Abbrev) external genitalia,
Bartholin, urethra, and Skene glands (examination).
EGD: (Abbrev)
esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
EGFR: (Lab) epidermal growth
factor receptor test; for diagnosis of breast cancer primarily, other cancers
as well.
EGG: electrogastrogram.
egg albumen: a protease inhibitor
Eggers plate, screw : (Equip) for long bone
fractures
Eggers procedure: (Ortho) tendon transfer
eggshell
calcification: (Radiology) nodules that are calcified around the periphery of the lung
(chest x-ray).
egress needle:
(Instrument)
Ehlers-Danlos
syndrome: EDS;
group of connective tissue disorders with hyperelastic skin, hypermobility of
joints, fragile vessels, arteries, deficiency in collagen.
Ehrlichia:
(Lab) genus of bacteria
ehrlichiosis: (Condition) mononucleosis-like illness in humans,
caused by Ehrlichia bacteria, carried by ticks (note the condition is not
capitalized); dogs get a form of the illness also.
Ehrlich
acid hematoxylin: (Lab) a nuclear stain.
Ehrlich
neutral stain: (Lab) used to stain blood
corpuscles.
Ehrlich
triacid stain: (Lab) used for
demonstrating various formed elements in the blood.
EIA: (Lab) enzyme immunoassay; method of testing.
EIC-positive, EIC-negative breast tumor: extensive intraductal component
eight-ball hyphema: (Condition) blood fills the entire anterior chamber.
eight-day measles: (Inf
Dis) aka, rubeola or the “hard” measles, or the
“ordinary” measles, it is also called 7-day, 8-day- 9-day, or 10-day measles
depending on how long it lasts!
ejection fraction: (Cardio) measurement on EKG, the amount of blood pumped (or
contractility) out of a filled ventricle with a heartbeat.
ELA-Max: (Derm) topical anesthetic
cream.
Elase ointment: (Derm) topical enzymatic debriding agent.
Elastikon
bandage: dressing.
ElderMeds: A company which helps the elderly with medical
forms and paperwork and will fill them out on behalf of the elderly patients on
behalf of drug companies’ Patient Assistance Program; address (2003) : ElderMeds,
Elecsys
proBNP immunoassay: (Lab) used to diagnose CHF
(FDA 2002).
Elecsys total PSA/free PSA
immunoassay: (Lab) to diagnose and
monitor prostate cancer.
Elecsys troponin T
immunoassay: (Lab) to determine degree
of damage after heart attack.
electrochemotherapy: (Onc) ECT; anticancer
treatment for basal cell CA of the skin.
Electrodyne pacemaker: (Cardio)
electrodynogram: EDG; device used
for gait analysis.
electrohydraulic
cystolitholapaxy: (Uro) destruction/removal of bladder stones using shock
waves sent via ultrasound transducers.
electrohydraulic
shock wave lithotripsy: ESWL;
destruction of calculi using shock waves.
electron
beam CT: EBCT;
more detailed than CT.
electroneuronography
(ENoG): (Neuro)
facial nerve evaluation.
Electronic HouseCall: (Equip) computer system to monitor patient
care in the home
electrophoresis,
serum protein e.: (Lab)
lab technique to separate and evaluate protein fractions from a serum sample.
electrophoretic
separation: (Lab)
using electrical current on specimen to separate fractions in order to measure
each.
electrophysiologic (EP) testing: electrocatheters are
inserted into the right atrium and ventricular apex to
evaluate the efficacy of
antiarrhythmic drug therapy
electroretinography (ERG): (Ophth) measurement of retinal electrical
activity
elephant cuff (thigh): for blood pressure
measurements in obese patients.
Elestat: (Rx) epinastine; ophthalmic
solution.
eletriptan: (Rx) generic for Relpax; drug for migraine headaches.
ELF procedure: (Ortho) endoscopic laser
foraminoplasty; uses laser to repair ruptured/herniated spinal disks (2000).
elicit: to
draw forth (NOTE - See illicit)
Elidel cream: (Rx) pimecrolimus; for
eczema.
Eligard: (Rx) generic = leuprolide
acetate; for prostate cancer (FDA, Jan 2002).
Elimite (permethrin): (Rx) medication for lice
Elite
Farley retractor: (Instrument) spine.
Elitek: (Rx) generic = rasburicase; for management of uric acid levels in
pediatric cancer patients.
ElixSure: (OTC) pediatric oral medication, very thick to
avoid spills; see more info at www.elixsure.com
.
Ellence: (Rx) epirubicin injection; antineoplastic.
Ellik evacuator:
(Urology)
sometimes dictated as “ellik’d”
Elliott
plate: (Ortho)
?
Elliotts B solution: (Onc)
used as diluent to chemotherapy agents. Style Note: No apostrophe.
elliptical
trainer: (Equip) This is the generic
name for a piece of exercise equipment. Some brand names include: Eclipse,
Health-Rider, NordicTrack, Precor EFX,
Pro-Form, Reebok, Vision Fitness, etc.
Ellis
classification system: (Dental) of dental fractures
Ellis
procedure:
wrist
Ellis
Jones procedure: (Ortho) peroneal tendon
Ellison
procedure:
knee
Elmiron: (Rx) generic = pentosan polysulfate sodium;
treatment for interstitial cystitis.
Elmslie-Cholmely procedure: feet,
tarsal wedge osteotomy.
Elmslie-Trillat
procedure: (Ortho)
patellar tendon transfer.
Eloxatin: (Rx) generic = oxaliplatin; chemotherapy drug used
in combination with other meds (FDA 2002).
Elschnig spots:
(Ophth) yellow or red spots
seen in advanced hypertensive retinopathy.
Elta: (Derm) OTC cream, wound
cleanser, moisturizer; Elta makes a line of products.
elucidate: explain, make clear.
Elucigene: (Lab) genetic test for
alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Elvehjem Museum of Art: (Place) pronounced “L-V-M”; 800 University Avenue,
Madison, WI 53706.
Emadine: (Rx) generic = emedastine difumarate; eye drops for
allergic conjunctivitis.
emanate: to flow out or come
forth.
embarc: (Ortho) bone repair
material; note spelling with lower case “e”.
embedded: fixed in surrounding
mass; acceptable as “imbedded” per Webster’s; embed/imbed are the same thing.
embolotherapy: (Vascular) therapeutic
introduction of a substance into a vessel in order to occlude it; aka,
embolization.
embolic shower: (Vascular) thrombotic material/fragments,
which end up in the bloodstream after an embolectomy that travel with the
blood after embolism is removed and
blood flow reestablished, which may lead to stroke, etc.
Embosphere Microspheres: (Treatment) used to treat hypervascularized tumors and AVN; being studied to treat
uterine fibroids (2002).
Embryon catheter: (Equip) used for
infertility procedures.
embryonal
cell carcinoma: (Onc) malignant cancer of testis or ovary.
Emend: (Rx) generic = aprepitant;
for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy (FDA 2003).
Emerson
suction: (Equip/Surgery)
postoperative suction.
Emery-Dreifuss
muscular dystrophy: benign
type of MD with onset in childhood or early adult.
EMG, nerve conduction studies: (Neuro) usually dictated as if it is 1 thing,
they are actually 2 separate tests.
EMI scan (pronounced “emmy”) : from EMI Ltd in
eminent: high in station,
distinguished (see imminent)
Emitasol nasal spray: (Rx) metoclopramide intranasal formulation for treatment of diabetic
gastroparesis
EMLA cream: (Derm) topical anesthetic containing
Lidocaine/prilocaine; also available as EMLA disc or patch.
Emmet operation: (GYN) repair
of laceration of cervix uteri by suture, aka trachelorrhaphy.
emollient: topical softening, moisturizing agent/gel.
emphysema: (Pulm) abnormal accumulation of air in
tissues, 2 major types are centriacinar and panacinar
emphysematous
cholecystitis: (GI)
cholecystitis due to infection with gas producing bacteria causing gas in
gallbladder.
Empi TENS unit:
(Neuro) a brand of TENS unit, also written as EMPI.
Emsam: (Rx)
selegiline; skin patch for depression.
emtricitabine: (Rx) generic Emtriva, see below.
Emtriva: (Rx)
generic = emtricitabine; antiretroviral for HIV-1 infection, see also www.emtriva.com (July 2003 FDA).
Enablex: (Rx) generic =
darifenacin; for overactive bladder.
enalapril maleate/felodipine
ER: (Rx) generic for
Lexxel; antihypertensive.
enanthem: (Derm) a rash on the
inside of the body, such as inside the mouth (as opposed to “exanthem”, which
is a rash on the outside of the body.)
Enbrel: (Rx) generic = etanercept; for arthritis.
encirclage: wiring or banding
encroachment: making gradual advance
endaural incision: (ENT) incision used in
surgery performed within the ear
end-expiratory
wheezing: (Pulm) squeaking or whistling sound heard on exhalation.
end-inspiratory
rales: (Pulm) crackling sound heard on inspiration.
Endius Endoscopic Access system: for non-instrument posterolateral spinal fusion
end
tidal CO2, end tidal PCO2: (Pulm)
measurement of carbon dioxide at end of a normal expiration breath.
Ender
nail: (Equip) for
hip fracture.
endless-loop
tachycardia: (Cardio)
pacemaker-mediated tachycardia.
endobronchial brachytherapy
implants: (Onc) lung cancer treatment.
Endo Button: (Ortho)
EndoCatch: (Instrument) specimen
retrieval instrument
endocavitary
radiotherapy: to
reduce dysphagia.
Endocet: (Rx) generic =
oxycodone/APAP; pain medication.
Endocodone: (Rx) generic = oxycodone HCI; pain medication.
Endodan: (Rx) generic =
oxycodone/oxycodone terephthalate/aspirin; pain pill, generic equivalent to Percodan.
endoesophageal MRI coil: probe inserted to give better view during MRI
endogenous depression: (Condition) cluster of symptoms without external
precipitants.
Endolase YAG laser (Equip)
endolateral: within the side, to the
middle part of the side
endolymphatic
hydrops: aka,
Meniere disease.
endometrial
stripe: (GYN)
lining of the uterus.
endometritis:
(GYN) inflammation of
endometrium.
endomysial antibodies: (Lab) markers of celiac
disease
Endopath ES: (Equip) reusable endoscopic
stapler.
Endopouch: (Surgery) specimen
retrieval bag.
Endosac: (Surgery) specimen retrieval bag.
endoscopic laser
foraminoplasty: ELF, see above.
endoscopic
retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): (Radio/GI) injection
of contrast medium to evaluate pancreas, common bile ducts, liver.
endoscopic
sphincterotomy: (Proc/GI)
for treating bile duct stones
endoscopy-negative
reflux disease (ENRD): (GI) similar to GERD,
more prevalent.
endosonography: (Radio) transrectal
ultrasound
endostatin : (Onc)
“tumor shrinker”.
Endo Stitch: (Device) endoscopic suturing.
Endotak
lead system:
(Cardio)
EndoWrist: (Instruments/Cardio)
brand of instruments used in mitral valve repair.
Endurance: (Ortho) brand name bone cement.
Enecat CT: (Radio) radiopaque
contrast media, rectal suspension for GI imaging studies.
energy fluence: (laser) the product of the beam’s irradiance multiplied by the time it
spends on its target (joules/cm2)-laser
enervate: meaning weaken.
Enfamil Lipil: (Peds) OTC baby formula
containing fatty acids normally found in breast milk.
Engerix-B: (Vaccine) hepatitis B and C vaccine (1998).
enhanced AV conduction: (Cardio) previously called short P-R (Lown-Ganong-Levine)
syndrome
Enjar-Erickson procedure: ?
Enjuvia: (Rx) conjugated estrogen;
used for menopausal symptoms.
ennui: meaning boredom
enoxaparin: (Rx) generic for Lovenox, injection, low molecular
weight heparin.
Enpresse: (Rx) levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol; birth
control pills.
EN
Snare: used in cardiovascular
surgery (2002).
Ensure, Ensure Plus: (Nutrition) OTC liquid
dietary supplement.
ENTaxis packing: (ENT) nasal packing for treatment of epistaxis;
postoperative packing.
entecavir: (Rx) generic for Baraclude, drug for
hepatitis B.
enteric-coated
aspirin: OTC
coated aspirin, easier on stomach than non-coated aspirin.
enteroclysis: (GI) x-ray exam of small
intestine using barium given through NG tube.
enteropancreatic
axis
Enterra
therapy: (Device)
implant to control vomiting.
Enteryx: (Device) implant for
GERD; under endoscopy, device implanted, prevents reflux of acid (FDA 2003).
enthesopathy: disease process at insertion site of muscles/tendons
to bones/joints (Source: Stedman’s).
Entocort EC: (Rx) generic = budesonide;
treatment for Crohn disease (2001).
entrapment syndrome: (Neuro) symptoms caused
by nerve entrapment.
ENTsol: OTC natural nasal spray to prevent congestion
(2001).
envelope antigen: (Lab)
Enviclusive Semi-occlusive film ?
Envisan
wound cleaning paste: for treatment of yellow wounds (dextranomer
paste).
Envision TD implant: (Device/Ophth) a
behind-the-eye implant for diabetic macular edema.
enzyme immunochromatography: the quantitative
measurement of therapeutic drug levels without the need for an instrument.
Enzyte: OTC supplement, advertises that
it is similar to Viagra, for erectile
dysfunction.
EOMI: (Ophth) abbreviation for
extraocular movements (or muscles) intact, used in eye exam.
eosinophilic
fasciitis: scleroderma-like
disorder characterized by painful inflammation, swelling, and induration in
arms and legs, occurring mostly in men, rarely in women.
eosinophilic
granuloma: infiltration
of involved areas, especially lung and bone, with histiocytes and eosinophil
cells, causing scarring.
EP
study: (Cardio) electrophysiology
study.
e-PainCare: programmable infusion pump,
delivers pain meds directly to the wound.
epaulet: referring to the shoulder
EPESE: (Acronym)
Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly
ephelis: (Derm) a freckle; plural = ephelides.
epicritic sensation: (Neuro) nerve fibers that
enable perception of slight differences in intensity of stimuli, especially
temperature and touch.
Epidemic pleurodynia: acute infectious disease
occurring in epidemic form, causes chest pain, associated with a virus.
Epidex-GS filter unit: (Equip)
for sterilizing filtration of local anesthetic drugs before delivery to the
epidural space.
epididymides: (GU) plural of epididymis
(Webster’s Medical Dictionary).
epidural
block: anesthesia
epidural
blood patch:
(Proc) for post lumbar puncture headache.
epihidrosis: (Condition) excess perspiration; also called
hyperhidrosis.
epikeratophakia: (Ophth) modification of refractive error by
implanting donor cornea; aka, epikeratophakic
keratoplasty.
epilepticus,
status: (Neuro) condition of continuous
or rapidly recurrent seizure activity, requires medical intervention in most
cases.
Epilight: (Device) hair removal
system using intense pulsed light (2000).
Epi-lock: foam wound dressing.
epiphora: (Ophth) tearing of eyes
epiphysial
cartilage: (Ortho)
disc of cartilage of immature long bone.
epiphysial
plate: (Ortho)
growth plate of bone.
epiphyseal
osteochondroma: (Ortho)
overgrowth of cartilage on the end of one or more long bones of the hands or
feet most often.
epiploic
foramen of Winslow: (Anatomy/GI)
aka, foramen of Winslow, omental foramen; the passage connecting the 2 sacs of
the peritoneum, specifically the opening to the lesser sac.
epiploicae,
appendices:
(GI) colon
epirubicin: (Rx) generic for Ellence injection.
episcleritis: (Ophth) inflammation of tissues between sclera and
conjunctiva.
episquamous cells ?
Epistar
diode laser system: (Derm/Equip)
episthotonos (also called emprosthotonos): a form of spasm in which the head and feet are
brought forward and body is rendered tense.
(See opisthotonos)
epithelioid
sarcoma: (Onc) slow growing malignant soft tissue tumor, often
attached to tendons, especially of the hands, fingers, and forearm
EpiTouch: (Derm/Equip) ruby laser, removes
tattoos, lesions, hair.
Epivir: (Rx) generic =
lamivudine; antiviral drug for HIV.
Epivir-HBV: (Rx) generic =
lamivudine; treatment for chronic hepatitis B.
Epley maneuver: (ENT/Test) used to treat
benign positional vertigo (NOTE: Do not confuse with Apley test of the knee).
EPOCH: (Rx/Oncology)
chemotherapy regimen.
Epogen: (Rx) epoetin alfa; for anemia.
eponychia: (Derm) infection at base of the nail
epsilon waves (postexcitation waves): (Cardio) small
oscillations at the junction of the ST segment (EKG)
Epstein-Barr virus: EBV; fever, sore throat, lymphadenopathy.
Epstein
osteome: (Instrument)
Epstein
pearls: (Peds/ENT) multiple
small, white epithelial inclusion cysts on the palate of newborn infants.
Epstein
sign: (Peds) lid retraction in infants, giving a wide glance
appearance; aka, setting sun sign (See “Ebstein anomaly” above to avoid
confusing the two).
Epworth
Sleepiness Scale: (Pulm)
evaluates obstructive sleep apnea effects (HPI 2002).
Epzicom: (Rx) abacavir sulfate and
lamivudine; treatment for HIV.
Equagesic: (Rx) generic = meprobamate/aspirin; pain reliever
with anti-anxiety properties.
equilibratory ataxia: (Neuro) inability to walk
straight because of a feeling of dizziness, most often considered an adverse
reaction to a drug.
Eraxis: (Rx)
anidulafungin; for fungal infections.
Erbitux: (Rx)
generic = cetuximab; for colorectal
cancer with metastasis (2004).
erbium
laser: (Derm/Equip)
ErecAid system: (GU) OTC device for erectile dysfunction.
ER/PR : (Onc) estrogen receptor/progesterone
receptor.
ergo: meaning “consequently”.
ergonovine
provocative testing: (Cardio)
to provoke coronary artery spasm; diagnostic of coronary artery occlusive
disease.
“eric”—NO! See Eryc below.
Erich
arch bar:
(Ortho/Device) used in repair of mandible fractures.
Erich
nasal splint: (ENT)
used in nasal surgery.
Ericksson procedure: (Ortho) knee (Style
Note: 2 S’s)
Eros-CTD
(clitoral therapy device): (GYN) therapy for female sexual dysfunction
Ertaczo: (Rx) sertaconazole;
topical cream for tinea pedis.
ERU: (GI) endorectal
ultrasound
Eryc: (Rx) generic = erythromycin; antibiotic.
erysipelas: (Derm) erythematous, edematous cellulitic skin
eruptions caused by beta hemolytic streptococci.
erysiphake: (Ophth/Instrument)
erythema chronicum
migrans: (Derm) ECM; a sign of Lyme disease; ring of erythema
(use “chronica” for plural).
erythema craquele: (Derm) ill-defined red
patches with small linear cracks
erythema induratum: (Derm) nodular vasculitis.
ES 300: (Lab/Cardio) test for
troponin T levels to diagnose damage after heart attack; aka, Cardiac T ELISA.
ESAP: (Rx/Onc)
chemotherapy regimen for lymphoma.
Esberitox: (Herbal) OTC herbal
supplement said to support immune system.
escape
rhythm: (Cardio)
three or more consecutive impulses at a rate not exceeding the upper limit of
the inherent pacemaker.
escape-capture
bigeminy: (Cardio) paired beats.
eschew: meaning to avoid.
Escherichia coli 0157:H7
assay: (Lab) E. coli 0157:H7; to
identify E. coli 0157 and flagella antigen H7.
Esclim: (Rx) generic = estradiol; transdermal for menopause
symptoms and ERT.
Esmarch bandage: (Surgery)
esmolol HCI: (Rx) generic for BREVIBLOC; for tachycardia and
hypertension, especially in relation to an acute setting, i.e., surgery, coming
out of anesthesia, induction of tracheal tube, etc.
esophageal bipolar pill electrode: (Cardio)
to record atrial activity on the second channel (ECG)
esophagomyotomy: (Procedure) for
esophageal achalasia.
Esopho-CAT:
(Radio) CT contrast medium, per manufacturer.
esophoria: (Ophth) A muscle condition in which when both eyes are open each eye points
accurately at the target. However, upon covering one eye the covered eye turns
inwards. Also known as over-convergence.
esotropia: (Ophth) A muscle condition in which when both eyes
are open one eye is turned inwards. The eye turn may occur 100% of the time and
is called constant or some of the time and called intermittent.
Essex-Lopresti
fracture: (Ortho) forearm.
Essex-Lopresti procedure: calcaneus.
Essure system: (Ob-GYN) device for permanent sterilization, no incision,
no general anesthesia needed, alternative to tubal ligation
(FDA 2002).
estazolam: (Rx) generic for ProSom;
for short-term treatment of insomnia.
EsteLux: (Derm/Equip) hair removal
system
esthetic zones: (Dentist/Plastics) the teeth and gums visible when a person
smiles.
E-Stim: (Ortho) electrical
stimulation therapy.
Estrace VR: (Device/GYN) estrogen replacement therapy via
intravaginal ring.
Estrasorb: (Rx) estradiol, topical estrogen emulsion, for
treatment menopausal symptoms; applied to legs, thighs, and calves to be
absorbed into bloodstream (FDA 2003).
Estring: (GYN) a brand name estrogen ring, see below.
estrogen/androgen: (GYN) combination therapy being studied for
effectiveness to hot flashes; has been in the news, patients may come in asking
about it in dictation (2003).
estrogen
ring: (GYN/Rx) plastic ring inserted
intravaginally, slowly releases estrogen over 90 days as replacement; some
brand names include Estring, Estrace VR, Femring, Menoring.
estropipate: (Rx) generic for Ogen; for menopausal symptoms.
Estrostep: (Rx) ethinyl estradiol; oral contraceptive pill.
Estroven: (Homeopathy) OTC
homeopathic menopause therapy
ESWL: extracorporeal shock wave
lithotripsy
ESWT: extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Etheron
augmentation mammoplasty: (Plastics)
referring to the substance used for implants.
Ethezyme ointment: (Derm) to debride
necrotic tissue and liquefy pus in lesions (Stedman’s).
Ethibond
suture
Ethicon
staple, clip, suture
Ethiflex
retention suture
Ethilon
suture
Ethyol: (Rx) generic =
amifostine; injection, cytoprotective agent (oncology).
Ethridge
hysterectomy forceps: (Instruments)
etidronate: (Rx) a type of bisphosphonate drug.
etodolac: (Rx) extended-release tabs; generic for Lodine XL;
anti-inflammatory.
EtOH: (Abbrev)
ethanol alcohol.
etoposide: (Rx)
injection/IV; chemotherapy.
EUA: (Abbrev)
examination under anesthesia.
Eucalyptamint 2000
gel: OTC analgesic gel for minor aches and pains.
eugonadal/hypogonadal: (GU)
Eurax: (Rx) crotamiton; cream, lotion; for relief of
itching.
European Union: (Geography/Politics) includes 15 member states; Belgium, Germany,
France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, United
Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden.
euthyroid
sick syndrome: (Endo)
abnormal findings on thyroid function tests occurring in the setting of nonthyroid illness
euvolemic,
euvolemia: aka, euvolia; normal water content/volume of a
body compartment.
EVA top cover: (Pod) podiatry terminology, discussing orthotic
devices.
Eva-Hewes reconstruction: (Ophth) related to the eye
EVac device: (ENT/Surgery) disposable device used to improve visibility
while performing ENT procedures.
evanescent: meaning to quickly vanish
(see effervescent)
Evans
procedure: (Ortho) ankle, foot
Everest
& Jennings wheelchair: The
first tubular steel, foldable wheelchair; company now makes a whole line of
wheelchairs, see www.everestjennings.com
eversion: turning outward, as of
eye or foot (inversion = turn in or
upside down).
Evert-O-Cath: (Equip) allows for precise and localized drug and
fluid delivery.
Eves
tonsil snare: (Instrument)
Evista: (Rx) generic = raloxifene; for treatment of
osteoporosis, see www.evista.com
Evoclin foam: (Rx) generic = clindamycin;
topical treatment for acne.
Evoxac: (Rx) generic = cevimeline, for dry mouth, Sjogren disease (HPI 2000).
Ewald
prosthesis: (Ortho) elbow
Ewald
lavage:
(Procedure) to empty stomach
Ewart sign: (Cardio/Pulm) compression of the lung due to
pericardial effusion
EWS-C1:
(Cardio) for analysis of heart beat intervals
EX-308
excimer laser: (Equip)
for dermatologic conditions.
ex anopsia, amblyopia: (Ophth) vision impairment
because of disuse
excess: too much (see access and
assess)
ExciMed 200 ultraviolet laser surgery: (Ophth) to correct astigmatism.
excimer laser: (Equip) cool-tip laser for ophthalmic and coronary artery procedures.
EXCITE: (Clinical Trial) Evaluation of oral xemilofiban in controlling
thrombotic events in patients who are post PTCR.
excretory
urography: (Uro) urine flow study.
exegesis: meaning explanation or
interpretation.
Exelon: (Rx) generic = rivastigmine tartrate; for Alzheimer
disease.
exenatide: (Rx) generic for Byetta,
for Type 2 diabetes.
exercises: Some names of exercises you may
hear in dictation include: yoga plough, fire hydrant, hurdler stretch, bridging, curl-up,
cobra,
donkey kicks, leg press,
press-ups, windmills.
exercycle: (Equip) generic name for a
stationary exercise bicycle; note you may see it capitalized or not. It is
believed it started out as a
trademark name for a piece of
exercise equipment and became accepted widely as a generic name currently.
Exjade: (Rx) for iron overload.
Exoform brace: (Ortho) ankle.
Exogen bone stimulator: (Device) AKA, Exogen 2000+,
uses ultrasound to help speed healing of fractures, see www.exogen.com
exomphalos:
protrusion of umbilicus.
exophoria: (Ophth) A muscle condition in which when both eyes are open each eye points
accurately at the target. However, upon covering one eye, the covered eye turns
outwards. Also known as under-convergence.
exophthalmometry: (Ophth) measures eye protrusion.
Exorex shampoo:
(OTC/Derm) a product line of shampoos, cleansers, scalp
treatment, etc., for eczema, psoriasis, etc.
explode: to burst apart (see
implode)
exotropia: (Ophth) A muscle condition in which when both
eyes are open one eye is turned outwards. The eye turn may occur 100% of the
time and is called constant or some of the time and called intermittent.
Express
catheter: (Equip)
exstrophy: (NOT “extrophy”): bladder eversion,
condition of turning inside out.
extensor digiti
minimi: (Anatomy)
muscles of hand.
extensor hallucis
brevis: (Anatomy)
muscle of the foot, extends great toe.
extensor hallucis
longus: (Anatomy)
muscle of the lower leg.
extensor pollicis
brevis: (Anatomy)
muscle of forearm, radial side.
extensor pollicis
longus: (Anatomy)
muscle of forearm, ulnar side.
extensor wad of three : (Ortho) forearm muscles, also called “mobile wad”.
external
oblique muscle: (Anatomy) muscles that go across abdomen
External Vascular Compression Device: (Cardio) for treating heart attacks and
angina
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): pulmonary bypass therapy
for neonates and children with
reversible lung failure.
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL): for kidney stone
destruction
extrinsic: meaning originating
outside (see intrinsic)
exudate, exudative: material deposited in tissues because of inflammation. (See
transudate)
Eyeberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI): (Test)
behavior
assessment for parents to fill out regarding child’s
behavior and what they view
as problems, for children ages 2-16.
Eyebright: (Homeopathy) OTC herb believed to treat
eye ailments.
EyeSys: (Equip/Ophth) hand-held device for mapping cornea, used in
contact lens fitting and ophthalmologic surgery.
Eyler
procedure: (Ortho) elbow
Eysenck
Personality Inventory: (Test)
a personality test developed by Hans Eysenck, believed that personality was
genetic.
Eysenck principle: (Theory) when a treatment has
no effect, 1/3 of patients improve, 1/3 get worse, 1/3 are
unchanged.
EZ
Detect:
(Lab) at-home colorectal screening test kit
Ez-HBT:
(Lab) Helicobacter blood test.
eZY WRAP:
(Supplies/Ortho) a line of orthopedic products, i.e., splints,
elbow protectors, rib belts, etc. Note that
the spelling format here is according to a company spokesperson, this is how it
appears in the trademark. However, it
has been seen in other various formats, use this format above to be accurate.