Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 201 entries in this glossary.Term | Definition |
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Endogenous |
Arising within or derived from the body. |
Endoscope |
A medical device for viewing internal portions of the body. It is usually comprised of fiber optic tube sand video display instruments. |
Endoscopy |
Inspection of internal body structures or cavities using an endoscope. |
Epidural |
Situated outside the thin, tough dural membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. |
Excision |
Removal by cutting away material. |