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Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT) Surgeon

 
 Also known as an otolaryngologist. Some of these doctors are certified by the American Board of ... 
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Ectasia

 
 a condition that can be a complication of laser eye surgery involving a progressive corneal ... 
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Ectropion

 
 Turning outward of an edge; generally refers to a rare condition of the eyelid in which the lining ... 
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Eczema

 
 General term for inflammatory conditions of the skin. Eczema can be an acute (short term) or ... 
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Edema

 
 An accumulation of an excessive amount of fluid in tissues. The medical term for swelling. ... 
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Edentulous

 
 Having no teeth or being toothless in an area, an arch or an entire ... 
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Elastin

 
 A connective tissue protein that forms resilient fibers in the skin and allows the skin to snap ... 
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Embolism

 
 Obstruction (blockage) of a blood vessel by foreign substances. The foreign substance could be fat, ... 
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Emmetrope

 
 a patient who exhibits no refractive ... 
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Emmetropia

 
 having perfect distance vision without the need of lens correction. The ophthalmic term for a ... 
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Emollient

 
 An agent that will make the skin soft and smooth by increasing hydration, or water content, of the ... 
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Emulsion

 
 An emulsion is a preparation of one liquid that is distributed in small droplets throughout another ... 
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Enamel

 
 The hard portion of the tooth that covers the crown. It is the hardest tissue in the body. It ... 
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Endo-

 
 a prefix meaning within or ... 
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Endodermologie

 
 A non-surgical deep massage technique. Involves the use of an externally applied vacuum with 2 ... 
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Endodontics

 
 The branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the dental pulp and periapical area. The most ... 
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Endodontist

 
 A specialist who does root canals and treats diseases and infections of the tooth pulp. ... 
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Endophthalmitis

 
 an inflammation within the eye. Inflammations may be caused by organisms such as bacteria or may be ... 
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Endoscope

 
 A lighted tube-like instrument that can be inserted to look into an organ or cavity such as the ... 
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Endothelium

 
 a general term for a layer of cells that lines an internal body surface or cavity. See corneal ... 
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