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"EHEC" is more commonly referred to as "Enterohemorrhagic E Coli" in the medical community. Enterohemorrhagic E Coli
Also Known As: "Shiga Toxin Producing E Coli, Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli, STEC"
A toxin-producing bacteria that damage the lining of the large intestine, causing bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. They are responsible for most E. coli infections in the United States. More Information on Enterohemorrhagic E Coli: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
A group of hereditary disorders that primarily affects the skin and joints, but may impact other organs. It involves connective tissue, which supports various parts of the body such as skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
A bacterial illness transmitted by ticks. It produces flu-like symptoms that range from mild body aches to severe fever. If treated quickly with antibiotics, it usually improves within a few days. More Information on Ehrlichia Infection: Infection & Trauma Pain
Also Known As: "Human Ehrlichiosis, Ehrlichia Infection"
A bacterial illness transmitted by ticks. It produces flu-like symptoms that range from mild body aches to severe fever. If treated quickly with antibiotics, it usually improves within a few days. More Information on Ehrlichiosis: Infection & Trauma Pain
A class of hormone-like substances made by every cell in the body and derived from polyunsaturated fats. They help regulate blood pressure, heart rate, blood vessel constriction, blood clotting and the nervous system.
"Eicosapentaenoic Acid" is more commonly referred to as "Omega 3 Fatty Acid" in the medical community. Omega 3 Fatty Acid
Also Known As: "Omega 3, Fish Oil, Docosahexaenoic Acid"
A type of fatty acid characterized by the specific locations of their double bonds on the carbon chain. These polyunsaturated fats are found in many cold-water fish and some shellfish. Some types are believed to protect against heart disease. More Information on Omega 3 Fatty Acid: Fats & Oils
"EIEC" is more commonly referred to as "Enteroinvasive E Coli" in the medical community. Enteroinvasive E Coli
Also Known As: "Enteroinvasive Escherichia Coli"
Bacteria that can penetrate the lining of the large intestine, causing bloody diarrhea, fever and cramping. Infection most often occurs as the result of exposure to these bacteria while traveling in developing countries. More Information on Enteroinvasive E Coli: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
A condition in which the following heart defects are present: a ventricular septal defect, dextroposition (displaced to the right) of the aorta, pulmonary hypertension, an enlarged pulmonary artery and enlargement of the right ventricle. More Information on Eisenmenger Complex: Pediatric Heart
A condition in which the following heart defects are present: a ventricular septal defect, dextroposition (displaced to the right) of the aorta, pulmonary hypertension, an enlarged pulmonary artery and enlargement of the right ventricle. More Information on Eisenmenger Syndrome: Pediatric Heart
Percentage of blood in a ventricle that is pumped out during each heartbeat. Between 55 and 75 percent is normal. Below 40 percent is considered to be indicative of some heart failure. More Information on Ejection Fraction: Heart Failure
"Ekbom Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Delusional Parasitosis" in the medical community. Delusional Parasitosis
A rare condition in which a person has a delusional belief of being infested with parasites. More Information on Delusional Parasitosis: Parasitic Disease
"EKG" is more commonly referred to as "Electrocardiogram" in the medical community. Electrocardiogram
Also Known As: "Electrocardiography, Resting EKG, Cardiogram, ECG, Resting Electrocardiogram"
A painless, very common test that records the heart's electrical activity as a graph on a moving strip of paper or video monitor. More Information on Electrocardiogram: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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