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earldormanObsolete form of alderman.ebullitionThe act of boiling.eburnationA degenerative process of bone, occurring at sites of articular cartilage erosion and commonly found in patients with osteoarthritis. Subchondral bone responds to increased friction by generating reactive, ivory-like dense bone at the site of erosion.ecdysozoan(zoology) Any of a group of protostomes of the superphylum Ecdysozoa, known for shedding their exoskeleton.echinaceanAny sea urchin of the superorder Echinacea.echinozoan(zoology) Any echinoderm of the subphylum Echinozoa.echistatin(biochemistry) A particular disintegrin.ecofictionFiction that deals with environmental issues and the relation between humanity and the physical environment.ecosection(ecology) A part of an ecoregion that shows only minor physiographic, macroclimatic or oceanographic variationsecouvillon(obsolete) A brush used to abrade the interior of a cavity or a wound.ectodomain(biochemistry) The portion of a polypeptide on a cell membrane that extends beyond the membrane into the extracellular space.eddication(UK, dated, dialect) Pronunciation spelling of education.edentation(pathology) The condition of being deprived of one or more teeth.edotecarinA topoisomerase I inhibitor.eevolutionAlternative spelling of Eeveelution.effraction(medicine) A bone fracture where the bone breaks the surface of the skin.effumationThe escape of vapour from the surface of the sea, lakes etc or from the tops of mountains.efrapeptinAny of a group of insecticidal peptides present in Tolypocladiumeggetarian(chiefly India) lacto-ovo-vegetarianeigenbrain(mathematics, computing) One of a set of eigenvectors used in visual recognition systems to represent a person's brain.ekasilicon(chemistry, element, obsolete) The predicted element lying below silicon in the periodic table — later named germanium.ekisticianOne who studies ekistics.ekranoplan(aviation, nautical) a ground-effect vehicleelasticianSomeone who works with, or studies, elasticityelastoidin(biochemistry) A form of collagen isolated from shark finselectrotinelectrolytically-deposited tinplateelectrowinTo win (extract) electrically.electrowonObtained by means of electrowinning.elephantin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpenoid tumor inhibitor found in Elephantopus elatus.eletriptanA triptan drug used to treat migraine.eleutherin(organic chemistry, medicine) A benzoisochromanequinone, extracted from bulbs of Eleutherine bulbosa, that has limited antibiotic activityeleventeen(nonce word) Twenty-one (21).eliquation(metallurgy) liquation.elongationThe act of lengthening.eluctation(obsolete) A struggling out of any difficulty.elutrationAlternative form of elutriation.eluviation(soil science, countable) The sideways or downward movement of dissolved or suspended material within soil caused by rainfallemaciationThe act of making very lean.emblicanin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.embrighten(rare, chiefly literary) To brighten; to vivify.emendation(uncountable) The act of altering for the better, or correcting what is erroneous or faulty; correction; improvement.emicymarinA particular steroid glycoside.emigrationA body of emigrants; emigrants collectively.emollition(uncommon) The act of softening, dulling or relaxing.empathogenA chemical agent that induces feelings of empathy.emplastron(medicine, archaic) A plaster.emplectionArchaic form of emplecton.emundationCleaning; disinfection.enacyloxinAny of a family of polyketide antibiotics produced by bacteria of the genus Burkholderia.enamelysin(biochemistry) A matrix metalloproteinase that is associated with the formation of dental enamelenarration(obsolete) A detailed exposition; relation.encapsulin(biochemistry) Any of a family of structural bacterial proteinsencephalinAlternative form of enkephalin.encephalon(neuroanatomy, especially embryologic neuroanatomy) The area of central nervous system that includes all higher nervous centers, enclosed within the skull and continuous with the spinal cord; synonym of brain.encryption(cryptography) The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.endobasion(anatomy) A point, posterior and internal to a basion, that is the most posterior point of the anterior border of the foramen magnum on the contour of the foramenendobrevin(biochemistry) A synaptobrevin associated with the early mammalian embryoendocrocinA particular anthraquinone found in various fungi.endoderminMisspelling of endodermis.endodomain(genetics, biology) An internal, or an end domain of a gene or other structureendoglycanAny endocytic glycanendophilin(biochemistry) An accessory protein that has several functions associated with cell membranesendosialinA protein of uncertain function, encoded in humans by the CD248 gene.endostatin(biochemistry) A protein which inhibits the formation of the blood vessels that supply tumours.endosulfan(organic chemistry) A toxic chlorinated polycyclic insecticide used to control mites.endotegmen(botany) The part of the seed coat that develops from the inner epidermis of the inner integument.endotendon(anatomy) The connective tissue between the strands of a tendonendothelin(biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides consisting of 21 amino acid residues that are produced in various cells and tissues, that play a role in regulating vasomotor activity, cell proliferation, and the production of hormones, and that have been implicated in the development of vascular disease.endurationAlternative spelling of induration.enervationAct of enervating; debilitation.engarrison(archaic, transitive) To garrison; to put in garrison, or to protect by a garrison.englishmanObsolete form of Englishman.englishmenplural of englishmanenkephalin(biochemistry) Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effectsenlengthen(ambitransitive) To lengthen: to render or become longer.enoxaparin(pharmacology) A fragment of heparin of low molecular weight (trademark Lovenox) that is administered by subcutaneous injection in the form of its sodium salt especially to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following surgery.enrasentan(pharmacology) An endothelin receptor antagonist.enspectionObsolete form of inspection.enstraiten(archaic) To render narrow or narrower; make strait; curtail (property).entactogenAn empathogen.enviomycin(pharmacology) An antibiotic drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis.envoplakinA particular protein in humans.epichorion(anatomy) The part of the endometrium that covers the implanted early embryoepicorazinAny of a group of mycotoxins produced by fungi of the genus EpicoccumepilimnionThe surface layer of a liquid body, used in reference to a reservoir or body of waterepimorphin(biochemistry) A mesenchymal protein essential for epithelial morphogenesisepimutagenAny material that causes epimutagenesisepinephrinAlternative form of epinephrine.epineuston(biology) All the organisms that float on top of the waterepipleuronThe outer margin of an elytron of a beetleepiproctan(zoology) Any insect of the suborder EpiproctaepipsammonThe community of microscopic species (e.g., diatoms) that attach themselves to grains of sand.epiregulin(biochemistry) A polypeptide that functions as a ligand for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and is essential for the growth of several types of cancerepirubicin(pharmacology) A particular drug used in chemotherapy.epistolean(rare) One who writes epistles; a correspondent.epitaphianRelating to, or of the nature of, an epitaph.epithelianSynonym of epithelial.epoophoron(anatomy) A group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct.epoxomicinA naturally-occurring selective proteasome inhibitor with anti-inflammatory activity.epoxomycinMisspelling of epoxomicin.eprosartan(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An angiotensin II receptor antagonist, used for the treatment of high blood pressure.equestrianOf horseback riding or horseback riders.equibactinA veterinary mixture of trimethoprim and sulfadiazine used to treat infections in horsesequistatin(biochemistry) An inhibitor of cysteine proteinases present in the sea anemone Actinia equinaequitationThe art, practice or act of horseriding.equitensinSynonym of pentobarbital.equithesinAn equine anaesthetic that is a mixture of chloral hydrate, magnesium sulfate and pentobarbitalerabutoxin(biochemistry) Any of a class of neurotoxic proteins found in venom of the sea snake of the genus Laticaudaeradiationemission of radiance in all directionseremomycinAn antibiotic related to vancomycinergosterinSynonym of ergosterol.eribaxaban(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug.eriocarpinA particular steroid glycoside.eriocitrin(organic chemistry) A glycoside of the flavanone eriodictyoleructationThe act of belching, of expelling gas from the stomach through the mouth.erwiniocinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Pectobacterium carotovorum (formerly Erwinia carotovora).erybraedin(organic chemistry) Either of a pair of pterocarpans isolated respectively from the stems of Erythrina subumbrans or leaves of Bituminaria morisiana.erythrocin(medicine) Synonym of erythromycin.erythrogencarbon disulfideerythrosin(chemistry) A red substance formed by the oxidation of tyrosin.escalationThe act of escalating.esculentinA particular steroid glycoside.escutcheon(heraldry) The shield on which a coat of arms is displayed, or, by extension, the coat of arms itself.esophagean(archaic) Pertaining to an oesophagus; esophageal.estatesman(archaic) The owner of an estate; a landowner.estimationThe process of making an estimate.estramaconA straight, heavy sword with two edges, used in the 16th and 17th centuries.ethopoiein(Continental philosophy) The formation or transformation of one's own mode of existence.ethoxyquinA quinoline-based antioxidant used as a food preservative and a pesticide.ethylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that introduces an ethyl group into a moleculeetiolation(botany) Growth process of plants grown in the absence of light, characterized by long, weak stems, fewer leaves and chlorosis.etiproston(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.etisomicin(pharmacology) An antibiotic.euchromianAny tiger moth in the genus Euchromia.eudistominAny of a group of carboline derivatives present in marine tunicates of the genus Eudistomaeufunction(chiefly medicine, obsolete) A function that is working or contributing.euglobulin(biochemistry) A fraction of serum proteins obtained as a precipitate by adjusting salt levels and pH.eumetazoan(zoology) Any animal of the subkingdom Eumetazoa (all animals except sponges)eunicellin(chemistry) Any of a class of diterpenoids having a cladiellane skeleton with a C-2, C-9 ether bridge.euphonicon(historical) A kind of upright piano.euplanktonFree-floating planktoneupsychianHaving or moving toward a superior mind or souleustachianAlternative letter-case form of Eustachian.evacuationThe act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.evaluation(mathematics) A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.evangelianRendering thanks for favours.everywomanIn fiction, drama, or allegory, the archetypical ordinary woman.evogliptin(pharmacology) A particular antidiabetic drug.evulgation(obsolete) A divulging, or publication (act of publishing).exaltationThe act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.examorelin(pharmacology) A particular synthetic hexapeptide.exaptation(biology, evolutionary theory) The use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved.exaspidean(zoology) Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the outer side, leaving the inner side naked; said of certain birds.excalation(pathology) The absence, or failure to develop, of a digit, vertebra etc.excavation(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.excecation(obsolete) The act of making blind.excerptionThe act of excerpting or selecting.excitationThe act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.excreation(obsolete) The act of spitting out.excubation(obsolete) A keeping watch; a vigil.excusation(obsolete) The act of offering an excuse or apology, or the fact of being excused; an excuse, a defence.execrationAn act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.exfetation(medicine) imperfect fetation in some organ exterior to the uterusexfoliatinA Staphylococcus aureus exotoxin that causes blistering of the skin.exhalationThe act or process of exhaling; breathing outexhaustionThe point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.exhibitionAn instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.exhumationThe act of digging up that which has been buried.exiccationObsolete form of exsiccation.exitotoxinMisspelling of excitotoxin.exnovation(business) The removal of innovation, for example by settling upon a working strategy and not seeking further changes.exoantigen(immunology) ectoantigenexochorionThe outer layer of the chorion of an insect eggexoprotein(biochemistry) extracellular proteinexoptation(archaic) An earnest wishing or desire.exornation(obsolete) ornament; decoration; embellishment (physically, or relating to prose)exossation(obsolete) The removal of fruit stones.expeditionA military journey; an enterprise against some enemy or into enemy territory.expirationAn act, process, or instance of expiring.expositionThe action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.expressionThe action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.expressman(dated or historical, US) A courier, especially by train or stagecoachexpunctionThe act of expunging or erasing.exsolution(geology) The process in which a solution of molten rocks separates into its constituents upon coolingexsorptionThe movement of substances out of cells, especially the movement of substances out of the blood into the lumen of the intestineexspuition(obsolete) The act of spitting.exsudationAlternative form of exudation.extinctionThe action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.extodomainMisspelling of ectodomain.extractionThe act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.extrahumanSynonym of nonhuman.extruction(obsolete) A building up; a construction.extubation(medicine) The removal of a tube inserted by intubation.exultationThe act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delightexundation(archaic) An overflow, flooding or overflowing abundance.exuviationThe act of exuviating.