the activity of converting data or information into code
empiricism
Noun
medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings
empiricism
Noun
the application of empirical methods in any art or science
empiricism
Noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
encryption
Noun
the activity of converting data or information into code
effleurage
Noun
a rhythmic stroking
electrosurgery
Noun
surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery)
endoscopy
Noun
visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
enterostomy
Noun
surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
enterotomy
Noun
surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
enucleation
Noun
surgical removal of something without cutting into it
embolectomy
Noun
surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
endarterectomy
Noun
surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
enervation
Noun
surgical removal of a nerve
enervation
Noun
lack of vitality
enervation
Noun
serious weakening and loss of energy
exenteration
Noun
surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis)
electrotherapy
Noun
the therapeutic application of electricity to the body, as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis
eye operation
Noun
any surgical procedure involving the eyes
eye surgery
Noun
any surgical procedure involving the eyes
electric healing
Noun
the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
electrical healing
Noun
the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
electromotive drug administration
Noun
therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues
espionage
Noun
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
electronic surveillance
Noun
surveillance by electronic means (e.g. television)
eyedrop
Noun
a method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists
eyedrop
Noun
a drop from an eye dropper
eye-drop
Noun
a method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists
eye-drop
Noun
a drop from an eye dropper
experimentation
Noun
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
experimentation
Noun
the testing of an idea
electron microscopy
Noun
microscopy with the use of electron microscopes
electron spin resonance
Noun
microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet
electron paramagnetic resonance
Noun
microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet
epikeratophakia
Noun
using a piece of donated corneal tissue to repair the eye of someone who has had a cataract removed
emasculation
Noun
neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
emasculation
Noun
loss of power and masculinity
electroconvulsive therapy
Noun
the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
electroshock
Noun
the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
electroshock therapy
Noun
the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
enema
Noun
an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation
electrocautery
Noun
application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
extracapsular surgery
Noun
cataract surgery in which only the front of the lens is removed
episiotomy
Noun
surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
exposure therapy
Noun
a form of behavior therapy in which a survivor confronts feelings or phobias or anxieties about a traumatic event and relives it in the therapy situation
example
Noun
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
example
Noun
an item of information that is typical of a class or group