E Flashcards
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Eukaryotes
Cells with a Nucleus
(Think Eu as in you, ie me. My sells have a nucleus unlike prokaryotes)
Epithelial
A basic type of tissue
Epi
on top
eg:
Epithelial - top layer of tissue In areas of the body like the gut.
Epidermis - top layer of skin
Epiglottis - Above the tongue
Endo
Inside or within
Endometrium - innermost later or the uterus
endocardium - innermost layer of the heart
Endochondral Ossification - within cartilage bone production
Endoplasmic - within plasma
Entero
Intestine
eg:
Enterocyte - Cell of the intyestinal lining
Enterendocrine cells
Myenteric Plexus - Nerve bundle for muscular contraction of the intestines
Enteric Nervous System - Brain of the gut
Exo/Extra/Externa
Outside/outer
Extracellular - outside the cell
Exocytosis - Movement of molecules out through cells
Exocrine
A gland that makes liquid substances and releases then through a duct
eg: digestive juices, saliva, tears
Endocrine
A gland that makes liquid substances and releases then through the blood
Erythro - Erythematous
Red
Erythrocytosis Vs erythrocytopenia
Over production of red blood cells versus under production of red blood cells
Erythro
Erythematous
Red
Effusion
Collection of fluid in a space
Emulsify
To disperse
Encephalitis
Inflammation of brain tissue
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESR is a common haematology test, and is a non-specific measure of inflammation
Effusion
Collection of fluid in the space
Emulsify
To disperse
Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain tissue
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
a non-specific measure of inflammation .
Ectopic
Abnormal location
Epidemiology
Where in the world does this affect?
Electrolytes
Medium containing ions.
Particles that carry an electric charge when they are in the blood.
Examples include Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate
Equina
Horse
Cauda equina - horses tail. Consists of spinal nerves that continue beyond L2.
