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energy balance

In biology, the state at which the number of calories eaten equals the number of calories used. Energy balance is affected by physical activity, body size, … [Read more...]

energy healing

A form of complementary and alternative medicine based on the belief that a vital energy flows through the human body. The goal of energy healing is to balance … [Read more...]

energy therapy

A form of complementary and alternative medicine based on the belief that a vital energy flows through the human body. The goal of energy therapy is to balance … [Read more...]

Engerix-B

(Other name for: hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant)) … [Read more...]

English chamomile

A type of chamomile plant with daisy-like white flowers that is found in Europe, North America, and Argentina. The dried flowers are used in teas to calm and … [Read more...]

English lavender

A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that is a member of the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical … [Read more...]

Enhanzyn

(Other name for: Detox-B adjuvant) … [Read more...]

eniluracil

An anticancer drug that increases the effectiveness of fluorouracil. Also called ethynyluracil. … [Read more...]

enoxaparin

A low molecular weight, synthetic heparin. As an anticoagulant/antithrombotic agent, enoxaprin's mechanism of action is similar to that of heparin, although it … [Read more...]

enriched food

A food that has nutrients added back that were lost during processing. Examples are bread, pasta, and other products made from white flour that have B vitamins … [Read more...]