epidemic disease
— Noun
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～ any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people
epidemic
— Noun
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～ a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
epidemiologist
— Noun
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～ a medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases
epidemiology
— Noun
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～ the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
epidendron
— Noun
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～ any of various orchids of the genus Epidendrum
Epidendrum
— Noun
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～ large and variable genus of terrestrial or epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas; some native to United States
epidermal cell
— Noun
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～ any of the cells making up the epidermis
epidermis
— Noun
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～ the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
epidiascope
— Noun
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～ an optical projector that gives images of both transparent and opaque objects
epididymis
— Noun
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～ a convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens
epididymitis
— Noun
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～ painful inflammation of the epididymis
epidural
— Noun
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～ regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
epidural anaesthesia
— Noun
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～ regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
epidural anesthesia
— Noun
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～ regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
Epigaea
— Noun
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～ small creeping evergreen shrubs: trailing arbutus
epigastric artery
— Noun
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～ one of three arteries supplying the anterior walls of the abdomen
epigastrium
— Noun
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～ the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
epigenesis
— Noun
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～ a geological change in the mineral content of rock after the rock has formed
epiglottis
— Noun
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～ a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
epiglottitis
— Noun
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～ inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing