A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine and x-ray the pancreatic duct, hepatic duct, common bile duct, duodenal papilla, and gallbladder. An endoscope is … [Read more...]
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erectile dysfunction
An inability to have an erection of the penis adequate for sexual intercourse. Also called impotence. … [Read more...]
erection
In medicine, the swelling of the penis with blood, causing it to become firm. … [Read more...]
Ergamisol
(Other name for: levamisole hydrochloride) … [Read more...]
ergocalciferol
A form of vitamin D that helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to make strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is … [Read more...]
eribulin mesylate
The mesylate salt of a synthetic analogue of halichondrin B, a substance derived from a marine sponge (Lissodendoryx sp.) with antineoplastic activity. … [Read more...]
eritoran tetrasodium
The tetrasodium salt of a synthetic analogue of the lipid A portion of the endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS) with potential immunomodulating activity. Eritoran … [Read more...]
erlotinib
A drug used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer. It is also used together with gemcitabine to treat pancreatic cancer and is being studied in … [Read more...]
erlotinib hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of a quinazoline derivative with antineoplastic properties. Competing with adenosine triphosphate, erlotinib reversibly binds to the … [Read more...]
ERMS
A soft tissue tumor that is most common in infants and young children. It begins in muscles, usually in the head, neck, or genitourinary tract. Also called … [Read more...]