Glossary
Definitions of terms and regulations
There are currently 12 glossary in this directory beginning with the letter E.
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edema
The swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues. Edema can be caused by a variety of factors, including heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, and certain medications. Symptoms can include swelling, stiffness, and pain in the affected area.
elimination half-life
The time it takes to get rid of half of a particular drug from an organ or from the whole body.
endonuclease
An enzyme which cleaves a polynucleotide chain by separating nucleotides other than the two end ones.
endothelium
A thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels, as well as the heart and lymphatic vessels. It is responsible for regulating the passage of molecules and cells into and out of the bloodstream.
entropy
A measure of the amount of disorder or randomness in a system, such as a cell or organism. In biological systems, entropy tends to increase over time, leading to a breakdown of organization and function.
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