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The Special Topics Medical Dictionary D-F provides comprehensive, reliable definitions for specific medical topics. Whether you are interested in depression, eating disorders or food poisoning, learn what medical terms mean, see images and get related information on various aspects of health and wellness.
Featured Article: Dacron Graft
Dacron graft is synthetic material designed to replace human tissue. Learn about dacron graft uses, creation and information. See more »
DTaP Immunization (vaccine)
Dtap immunization is a vaccine against 3 diseases: diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Learn about dtap immunization types and information.
See more »Duodenum
Duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. Learn about duodenum function and information.
See more »Ear Unclogging From High Altitudes
Ear unclogging from high altitudes can be difficult sometimes. Learn about ear unclogging from high altitudes techniques and information.
See more »Early Childhood Caries
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a dental condition where a baby’s teeth are significantly decayed. Learn about early childhood caries causes, effects and information.
See more »Eating Disorders - Resources
Eating disorder resources. Eating disorder support, information and contacts.
See more »Elder Care - Resources
Elder care resources. Elder care support, information and contacts.
See more »Electrocauterization
Electrocauterization is the process of destroying tissue with electricity. Learn about electrocauterization uses, procedure and information.
See more »Electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals in blood and body fluids that carry electrical charge. Learn about electrolytes functions and information.
See more »Elimination Patterns
Elimination patterns are the regulation, control and elimination of body wastes. Learn about elimination pattern definition.
See more »Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is a method of birth control that can be used up to 3 days after intercourse. Learn about emergency contraception risks and information.
See more »Endemic
Endemic means a continuously occurring disease with predictable regularity. Learn about endemic definition.
See more »Endocrine Glands
Endocrine glands are the glands that produce hormones into the blood or lymph system. Learn about endocrine glands function and information.
See more »Endoscope
Endoscope is a device used to look inside a body cavity or organ. Learn about endoscope uses and information.
See more »Energy Preservation
Energy preservation can be enhanced through various techniques. Learn about energy preservation techniques and information.
See more »Enterotoxin
Enterotoxins are produced by certain bacteria. Learn about enterotoxin effects and information.
See more »Enzyme
Enzymes are complex proteins that catalyze chemical reactions without changing themselves. Learn about enzyme functions and information.
See more »Enzyme Markers
Enzyme markers are tests for specific activity of enzymes in the body. Learn about enzyme marker uses and information.
See more »Epithelium
Epithelium refers to cells that line the inside of hollow organs or glands. Learn about epithelium functions and information.
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