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eucalyptus

A type of evergreen tree that is a member of the myrtle family. Oil from the leaves is used in very small amounts in mouthwash and in medicines and candy used … [Read more...]

Eulexin

(Other name for: flutamide) … [Read more...]

euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being. Euphoria may be a side effect of certain drugs. … [Read more...]

eupneic

1) normal relaxed breathing2) breathing: passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination … [Read more...]

EUS

A procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument that has a light and a lens for viewing. A probe at … [Read more...]

EUS-FNA

A procedure to take a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope. An endoscope with an ultrasound probe and a biopsy needle at the end is inserted … [Read more...]

euthanasia

An easy or painless death, or the intentional ending of the life of a person suffering from an incurable or painful disease at his or her request. Also called … [Read more...]

Evacet

(Other name for: pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride) … [Read more...]

evaluable disease

Disease that cannot be measured directly by the size of the tumor but can be evaluated by other methods specific to a particular clinical trial. … [Read more...]

evaluable patients

Patients whose response to a treatment can be measured because enough information has been collected. … [Read more...]