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Esophagectomy
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D016629 |
[Excision of part (partial) or all (total) of the esophagus. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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Esophagitis
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D004941 |
[INFLAMMATION, acute or chronic, of the ESOPHAGUS caused by BACTERIA, chemicals, or TRAUMA.
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Esophagitis, Peptic
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D004942 |
[INFLAMMATION of the ESOPHAGUS that is caused by the reflux of GASTRIC JUICE with contents of the STOMACH and DUODENUM.
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Esophagogastric Junction
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D004943 |
[The area covering the terminal portion of ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of STOMACH at the cardiac orifice.
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Esophagoplasty
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D004944 |
[A plastic operation on the esophagus. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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Esophagoscopes
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D020701 |
[Endoscopes for examining the interior of the esophagus.
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Esophagoscopy
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D004945 |
[Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the esophagus.
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Esophagostomy
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D004946 |
[Surgical formation of an external opening (stoma) into the esophagus.
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Esophagus
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D004947 |
[The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
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Esotropia
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D004948 |
[A form of ocular misalignment characterized by an excessive convergence of the visual axes, resulting in a "cross-eye" appearance. An example of this condition occurs when paralysis of the lateral rectus muscle causes an abnormal inward deviation of one eye on attempted gaze.
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Essay
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D020474 |
[Short literary prose composition, usually dealing with a single theme.
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Essential Hypertension
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D000075222 |
[Hypertension that occurs without known cause, or preexisting renal disease. Associated polymorphisms for a number of genes have been identified, including AGT, GNB3, and ECE1. OMIM: 145500
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Essential Tremor
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D020329 |
[A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10)
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Estazolam
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D004949 |
[A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. It has been shown in some cases to be more potent than DIAZEPAM or NITRAZEPAM.
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Esterases
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D004950 |
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Esterification
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D004951 |
[The process of converting an acid into an alkyl or aryl derivative. Most frequently the process consists of the reaction of an acid with an alcohol in the presence of a trace of mineral acid as catalyst or the reaction of an acyl chloride with an alcohol. Esterification can also be accomplished by enzymatic processes.
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Esters
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D004952 |
[Compounds derived from organic or inorganic acids in which at least one hydroxyl group is replaced by an –O-alkyl or other organic group. They can be represented by the structure formula RCOOR’ and are usually formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water.
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Estetrol
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D004953 |
[A metabolite of ESTRIOL with a 15-alpha-hydroxyl group. Estetrol can be converted from estriol sulfate or DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE by the fetal-placental unit.
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Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory
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D018304 |
[A malignant olfactory neuroblastoma arising from the olfactory epithelium of the superior nasal cavity and cribriform plate. It is uncommon (3% of nasal tumors) and rarely is associated with the production of excess hormones (e.g., SIADH, Cushing Syndrome). It has a high propensity for multiple local recurrences and bony metastases. (From Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3rd ed, p1245; J Laryngol Otol 1998 Jul;112(7):628-33)
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Esthetics
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D004954 |
[The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of the beautiful. It includes beauty, esthetic experience, esthetic judgment, esthetic aspects of medicine, etc.
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