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• Exanthem
  ...he. It is derived from the Greek word 'exanthema', which means 'a breaking out'. ...means 'flower', metaphorically referring to the rash as a flower breaking out on the skin.
  2 KB (222 words) - 06:13, 5 February 2024
• Eruption
  ...eans 'a breaking out'. This is in reference to the way that lesions 'break out' onto the surface of the skin.
  1 KB (192 words) - 06:36, 5 February 2024
• Detritivores
  ...tus]]. The term is derived from the Latin words ''detritus'' meaning 'worn out' and ''-vore'' meaning 'to eat'. Detritivores play a crucial role in [[ecosystem]]s by breaking down organic matter into simpler compounds, which are then recycled back in
  2 KB (247 words) - 22:06, 13 February 2024
• Ejection fraction
  ...ent, expressed as a percentage, of how much blood the left ventricle pumps out with each contraction. This term is often used in the context of diagnosing ...he Latin words "ejectio" meaning "a throwing out" and "fractio" meaning "a breaking". In medical terminology, it refers to the fraction of the total volume of
  2 KB (269 words) - 23:42, 9 February 2024
• Stretch
  ...''streccan'', which means "to stretch, spread out, prostrate; extend, draw out." * [[Flexibility]]: The quality of bending easily without breaking.
  1 KB (206 words) - 01:48, 5 February 2024
• Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis
  ...angiomatosis" is derived from the Latin word "eruptio" meaning "a breaking out," the Greek word "pseudo" meaning "false," and "angiomatosis" referring to ...lesions. A skin biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
  2 KB (212 words) - 15:05, 11 February 2024
• Emulsification
  ...lsification' is derived from the Latin word 'emulsus', which means 'milked out'. This is in reference to the milky appearance of emulsions. Emulsification involves the breaking down of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles. T
  2 KB (293 words) - 04:30, 7 February 2024
• Generalized eruptive histiocytoma
  ...of a whole class'), 'eruptive' (from Latin 'eruptivus', meaning 'breaking out'), and 'histiocytoma' (from Greek 'histio', meaning 'tissue', and 'cytoma', ...[[biopsy]] of a lesion may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
  2 KB (241 words) - 20:07, 7 February 2024
• Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood
  ..."bend"), and "Exanthem" (from the Greek ''exanthema'' meaning "a breaking out"). ...ash. Laboratory tests are typically not necessary, but may be used to rule out other conditions.
  2 KB (250 words) - 22:19, 7 February 2024
• Elimination
  ...r discharge of substances from the body. This process is primarily carried out by the [[excretory system]], which includes organs such as the [[kidneys]], * [[Digestion]]: The process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into s
  1 KB (161 words) - 14:34, 6 February 2024
• Stretching
  ..." comes from the Old English ''streccan'', which means "to stretch, spread out, extend, prolong". * [[Ballistic Stretching]]: This involves 'bouncing' in and out of a stretch. It is generally not considered beneficial and can lead to inj
  2 KB (304 words) - 04:35, 6 February 2024
• Decomposer
  ...ganisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, and in doing so, carry out the natural process of [[Decomposition]]. Bacteria are the most common type of decomposer and are capable of breaking down a wide range of organic materials. They are responsible for the decomp
  2 KB (346 words) - 20:48, 12 February 2024
• Tooth eruption
  ...this context is derived from the Latin word "eruptio", meaning a breaking out.
  1 KB (183 words) - 23:08, 12 February 2024
• Egestion
  ..."egestion" originates from the Latin word "egerere", which means "to carry out" or "to excrete". * [[Digestion]]: The process of breaking down food into absorbable units.
  1 KB (184 words) - 06:10, 5 February 2024
• Multivariate analysis
  ...nge". The term "analysis" comes from the Greek word "analusis", meaning "a breaking up". ...type of analysis that involves two different variables. It is used to find out if there is a relationship between the two variables.
  2 KB (217 words) - 06:50, 11 February 2024
• Flexible
  ...icine]] to describe the ability of a structure or material to bend without breaking or permanently deforming. It is derived from the Latin word ''flexibilis'', ...]] (FSA) is a special account that allows people to save money for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.
  1 KB (201 words) - 06:17, 5 February 2024
• Fruit press
  ...in the container. The pressing mechanism is then used to squeeze the juice out of the fruit. The juice is collected in a separate container or directly in * [[Crushing]]: The process of breaking the fruit into small pieces to make it easier to extract the juice.
  1 KB (216 words) - 06:17, 8 February 2024
• Explosion
  ...n" comes from the Latin ''explosio'', from ''explodere'' meaning "to drive out or off by clapping". In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to d * [[Rupture]]: The breaking open or bursting of a structure or organ.
  1 KB (187 words) - 16:28, 5 February 2024
• Vanilla extract
  ...the Latin "extractus", the past participle of "extrahere" meaning "to draw out". * [[Maceration]]: The process of softening or breaking into pieces using a liquid.
  2 KB (219 words) - 19:55, 9 February 2024
• Detritivore
  The term "detritivore" is derived from Latin ''detritus'', meaning "worn out, loose, having been rubbed away", and ''-vore'', from ''vorare'', meaning " ...], and [[fungi]]. These organisms play a crucial role in [[ecosystems]] by breaking down organic matter and returning nutrients to the soil, which can then be
  2 KB (214 words) - 14:37, 6 February 2024

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