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Exanthem
Exanthem Skin rash.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Rash
A reddish spot or patch of irritated skin. Rashes can be caused byillnesses, allergies, and heat and are usually temporary.
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Exanthem subitum
Means a sudden rash. A viral disease of infants and young children with sudden onset of high fever which lasts several days and then suddenly subsides leaving in its wake a fine red rash. The causative agent is herpesvirus type 6 so the disease is known as Sixth Disease. Also called Pseudorubella, Roseola, Roseola infantilis, and Roseola infantum.
Exanthema
A skin eruption occurring as a symptom of an acute viral or coccal disease, as in scarlet fever or measles.
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Erysipelas
A febrile (fever-associated) skin infection caused by a group A hemolytic streptococci.
Erythema
Redness of the skin.
Erythema multiforme
An eruption of flat or raised spots of skin as a result of hypersensitivity to certain drugs or allergies.
Eustachian tube
The narrow tube connecting the nose and middle ear to allow air pressure in the middle ear to equalize with the outside environment.
Exacerbate
Cause something to increase in severity. To make more intense, irritate.
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Excise
To remove by cutting.
Exocrine glands
Glands that secrete chemicals externally, either through a tube or duct.
ECG (electrocardiograph or cardiograph)
A tracing of the electrical activities of the heart muscles by means of an electrocardiogram, which is connected to sensors placed on the body.ÿ This procedure is used to detect and monitor suspected heart disorders.
Exercise ECG
Monitoring the electrical activity of the heart muscles while the heart is under stress, usually induced by the subject walking on a treadmill.
EEG (electroencephalograph)
A tracing of the electrical activity of the brain by means of an electroencephalograph connected to the sensors placed on the scalp.ÿ In this way, certain conditions such as epilepsy, brain tumours and other diseases or injuries to the brain can be diagnosed.
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