| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Echocardiogram (Echo) |
test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to create a moving picture of the heart o look at the structure and function of the heart. |
| Effusions |
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body. Can occur around joints, in the lung or around the heart. |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) |
electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. |
| Electroencephalography (EEG) |
measure of brain waves to show the type and location of the activity in the brain during a seizure. It also is used to evaluate people who are having problems associated with brain function. |
| Emergency (fetal distress) |
Low oxygen levels in the the unborn young. Signs of this distress can include decreased movement felt by the mother, abnormal substances in the amniotic fluid and an abnormal fetal heart rate. |
| Emergency (maternal distress) |
abnormal condition of a mother during labor. Signs can include the mother feels weak, apathetic or sick; her labor is prolonged; she complains of dehydration and electronic monitoring shows rising pulse, temperature, etc. |
| Enlarged aorta |
artery delivers blood from the heart into the abdomen so an "enlarged aorta" has small bulges or enlargements in all directions. |
| Enlarged aortic root |
portion of the artery connected to the heart is called the aortic root so if it becomes enlarged ("aortic root dialation") it can cause the artery to leak. |
| Enlarged heart |
(Also called "cardiomegaly") symptom seen on a chest X-ray before other tests are performed to diagnose specific heart condition. |
| Enlarged pulmonary artery |
enlargement of either of the two arteries that convey oxygen-depleted blood from the heart to the lungs. |
| Enlarged/Dilated Ventricles |
natural cavity within the brain is enlarged, often suggesting damage to or loss of brain tissue. |
| Enuresis |
abnormally large artery which carries blood from the heart to the lungs. |
| Epicanthal Folds |
fold of skin covers the inner corner of the eye, common in Down Syndrome |
| Excessive burping |
burping or belching is the ejection of gas from the gut, through the mouth.Excessive burping could be due to an allergic reaction to some food items or wrong eating habits. |
| Excessive gas |
excessive gas may be a sign of certain digestive health conditions, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). |
| Excessive irritability especially follow |
irritability is an excessive response to stimuli. The term is used for both the physiological reaction to stimuli and for the pathological, abnormal or excessive sensitivity to stimuli; It is usually used to refer to anger or frustration. |
| Expressive language disorder |
communication disorder in which there are difficulties with verbal and written expression. It is a specific language impairment characterized by an ability to use expressive spoken language that is markedly below the appropriate level for the mental age. |
| Eye alignment (strabismus) |
condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. typically involves a lack of coordination between the extraocular muscles. |
| Eye movement abnormalities |
Abnormal eye movements are associated with strokes, brain injury, vestibular disorders and neurological diseases. |
