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Excrete
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Excrete To get rid of waste from the body.
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Excrescence
An abnormal outgrowth as, for example, a wart.
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Esophageal varices
Stretched veins in the esophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death.
Esophagitis
An irritation of the esophagus, usually caused by acid that flows up from the stomach.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Exam of the upper digestive tract using an endoscope. See endoscopy.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
Use of the female hormone estrogen to replace that which the body no longer produces naturally after medical or surgical menopause.
Excrete
Expectant management or therapy
"Watchful waiting" or close monitoring of prostate cancer by a physician instead of immediate treatment.
External urethral sphincter muscle
A voluntary and involuntary ring-like band of muscle fibers that you voluntarily contract when you want to stop urinating.
Extrinsic asthma
Asthma that is triggered by an allergic reaction, usually to something that is inhaled.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
A method of breaking up bile stones and gallstones. Uses a specialized tool and shock waves.
Egg
The mature female reproductive cell.
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Excrescence
An abnormal outgrowth as, for example, a wart.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Esophageal varices
Stretched veins in the esophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death.
Esophagitis
An irritation of the esophagus, usually caused by acid that flows up from the stomach.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Exam of the upper digestive tract using an endoscope. See endoscopy.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
Use of the female hormone estrogen to replace that which the body no longer produces naturally after medical or surgical menopause.
Excrete
Expectant management or therapy
"Watchful waiting" or close monitoring of prostate cancer by a physician instead of immediate treatment.
External urethral sphincter muscle
A voluntary and involuntary ring-like band of muscle fibers that you voluntarily contract when you want to stop urinating.
Extrinsic asthma
Asthma that is triggered by an allergic reaction, usually to something that is inhaled.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
A method of breaking up bile stones and gallstones. Uses a specialized tool and shock waves.
Egg
The mature female reproductive cell.
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