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ebonizationThe process of ebonizing.eccaleobion(historical) A 19th-cetury contrivance for hatching eggs by means of artificial heat.echincandinAlternative form of echinocandin.echinomycinA particular peptide antibiotic.echioidinin(organic chemistry) The chromene derivative 5-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-7-methoxychromen-4-oneecotaxationThe imposition of green taxes.ectoantigen(immunology) Any antigen that is attached to the outside of a bacteriumectoproctan(zoology) Any member of the Ectoprocta.ectoprotein(biochemistry) Any extracellular proteinectosylvianOutside the lateral sulcus of the brainectromelianExhibiting or relating to ectromelia.eczematogenAny substance that causes eczema.edificationThe act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.edjewcation(slang, derogatory) Education, seen as controlled by Jewish interests.educamation(slang, chiefly humorous) Mistaken form of educationedumacation(nonstandard or humorous) Education.effigiation(obsolete) The act of forming a resemblance, or the an effigy itselfeffoliation(botany, rare) Alternative form of exfoliation (“the removal or fall of the leaves of a plant”).efformation(obsolete) The act of giving shape or form; formation.effrenation(obsolete) The state of being effrenate; unrestrainedness.effuscationObsolete form of offuscation, itself an obsolete form of obfuscation .efrotomycin(pharmacology) An antibiotic.egalitarianCharacterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.egorotation(biology) rotation of a body-part (typically a fly's eye) around an axis of the bodyeidouranion(astronomy, historical) A kind of orrery that combined mechanical movement with a method of back projection.eigencolumnA column vector associated with eigenvalues.eigenregionA region that is bounded by eigenvalueseigenstrain(physics) A residual strain produced without an external forceejaculationThe act of throwing or darting out with a sudden force and rapid flight.elaborationThe act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.elaiophylinA macrolide antibiotic present in various soil actinomyceteselastolefinAny of a range of cross-linked polymers (of ethylene and other olefins) whose fibres have good elastic propertieselastrationThe removal of the scrotum or the tail of male livestock by cutting off the blood supply with an elastic ring.electricianA tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.electrition(physiology) The ability to determine the electrical condition of an external body.electrospinAlternative form of electrospun.electrospunManufactured by means of electrospinningelectrostunTo stun (animals) by means of electricityelegizationThe process or result of elegizing.elevatormanA person employed to operate an elevator.elicitationThe act of eliciting.eliminationThe act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off.elinguation(rare) The removal of the tongue.elisidepsin(organic chemistry) A particular kahalalide of marine origin.elloramycinA particular anthracycline antibiotic isolated from a Streptomyces specieselucidationA making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustrationelutriationThe process of separating the lighter particles from the heavier ones by means of an upward directed stream of gas or liquid.emaceration(obsolete) emaciationemaculation(obsolete) The act of ridding something of its flaws or errors.embarcationAlternative form of embarkation.embarkationThe act of embarking.embiopteranAny of the tropical or subtropical insects of the order Embioptera, which spin silk from structures on their front legs.embrocationThe liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.embryotoxinAny substance that is toxic to embryosembryotoxonThe presence of a band of corneal opacity similar in appearance to the arcus senilis, sometimes seen in newborns.emericellin(organic chemistry) The xanthone 8-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-2-(3-methylbut-2-enoxy)-5-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one produced by the fungus Aspergillus nidulansenamorationSynonym of infatuation.encantationAlternative form of incantation.enchiridion(archaic, uncommon) A handbook or manual.enclavationThe formation of an enclave (all senses)endaspidean(obsolete, rare, zoology) Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the inner side; said of certain birds.endochorionThe vascular layer of the allantois on the inner surface of the chorion.endomorphin(biochemistry) Either of two endogenous opioid peptidesendomyarianAny sea anemone of the subinfraorder Endomyariaendoplasmin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding glycoprotein found in the endoplasmic reticulum.endorsation(Canada) An endorsement.endosulphanAlternative form of endosulfan.endothelianAlternative form of endothelial.endotrophinA cleavage product of collagen that is a biomarker of some cancersenformationObsolete form of information.enneahedron(geometry) A polyhedron with nine faces.enolization(organic chemistry) The conversion of a ketone into an enolentericidinAny of a class of peptides that act as antidotesenterolobin(biochemistry) An haemolytic protein in seeds of the Brazilian tree Enterolobium.enterolysinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Enterococcus faecalis.enterotoxin(biochemistry) Any of several toxins produced by intestinal bacteriaentognathanAny arthropod of the class EntognathaentomotoxinAny substance that is toxic to insectsenucleation(surgery) The surgical removal of an intact organ, especially of the eye and of cysts and tumors.enumerationThe act of enumerating, making separate mention, or recounting.enunciationThe act of enunciating, announcing, proclaiming, or making known; open attestation; declaration.enzastaurinA synthetic bisindolylmaleimide with potential antineoplastic activity.eorlcundman(historical) A kinsman of an Anglo-Saxon eorl.epicarideanAny isopod of the former suborder Epicaridea (now named Cymothoida)epicatechin(organic chemistry) The cis- form of catechinepiglycanin(biochemistry) A mucin-type glycoprotein on the surface of a carcinoma cellepigonationA stiff, lozenge-shaped cloth hanging at the right thigh worn as a vestment by bishops and some priests in the Eastern Orthodox Church.epilogation(obsolete) A brief concluding summary.epimanikionA cuff worn over the sticharion by clergy in the Greek Orthodox Church, corresponding to a maniple in other Catholic churches.epimutation(genetics) A heritable change in gene expression that does not affect the actual base pair sequence of DNA.epinephelinAny grouper of the subfamily Epinephelinae.epiplanktonPlankton normally living in the top hundred fathoms of a body of water (at a depth of about 180 metres or less).epiplastron(anatomy) Either of the foremost pair of lateral plates in the plastron of turtlesepivolkenin(organic chemistry) The toxic cyclopentenoid cyanohydrin glucoside (1S,4R)-4-hydroxy-1-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycyclopent-2-ene-1-carbonitrile present in PassifloraeplontersenA medication used to treat transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis.epoxidation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that converts a compound (especially an alkene) into an epoxideepoxylignan(organic chemistry) Any compound having a structure based on an epoxylignaneequinatoxin(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytotoxic proteins found in Actinia equina.eradicationThe act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting or rooting out; extirpation; utter destruction.eremoneuranAny fly of the clade Eremoneuraeriobofuran(organic chemistry) The dibenzofuran 2,4-dimethoxydibenzofuran-3-ol present in loquat fruiterotizationAlternative form of eroticization.erythroleinerythrolitminesafloxacin(pharmacology) A quinolone antibiotic.esperamicinAny of a class of bacterium-derived chromoprotein enediyne antibiotics that are potent antitumour agents.esthetician(American spelling, uncommon) Alternative form of aesthetician.ethanologenAny ethanologenic bacteriumethnizationThe act or process of making a group into, or of becoming as a group, an ethnicity or distinct people.ethnoregionA geographical region inhabited primarily by a specific ethnic group.etiophyllin(organic chemistry) A decomposition product of chlorophyll.euarchontanAny mammal of the clade Euarchonta.euchologionA book of prayers or religious ritual.euchromatin(genetics) uncoiled dispersed threads of chromosomal material that occurs during interphase; it stains lightly with basic dyeseuglenozoan(zoology) Any member of the infrakingdom or phylum Euglenozoa, a large group of flagellate protozoa.euhydration(medicine) Normal level of hydration; absence of hyperhydration or dehydration.euornithianSynonym of ornithuromorph.eureptilian(zoology) Belonging or relating to the Eureptilia.euroisationAlternative spelling of euroization.euroizationThe process of a country adopting the euro as its primary currency or linking its currency to the euroeuropinidin(organic chemistry) An O-methylated anthocyanidin found in some species of Plumbago and Ceratostigma.euselachian(zoology) Any member of the infraclass Euselachii.euthanasianA supporter of the legalisation of euthanasia.euthyneuranAny slug or snail of the clade EuthyneuraevaginationThe act of evaginating.evangelicanSynonym of evangelical.evaporationThe process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.eventration(medicine) A tumour containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, caused by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen.eventuationThe act of eventuating or happening as a result;evernimicin(pharmacology) An oligosaccharide antibiotic of the orthosomycin group.everypersonAn everyman or everywoman.exagerationMisspelling of exaggeration.exagitation(obsolete) agitationexaminationThe act of examining.exanimation(obsolete) Deprivation of life or spirits.exantlation(obsolete) The action of drawing something out, as though from a well.excantation(obsolete) Disenchantment by a countercharm.excarnationThe act of removing flesh.excerbationMisspelling of exacerbation.excitotoxinAny neurotransmitter involved in excitotoxicity.exclamationA loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.excommunion(obsolete, religion) excommunication.excoriationThe act of excoriating or flaying.exculpationThe act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime.excystation(biology) The stage in the life cycle of a parasite in which it escapes from a cyst (after being swallowed by its host)exestuation(obsolete) A boiling up or effervescence.exfoliationThe scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.exformationAll the shared body of knowledge which is not explicitly used when people communicate, but without which communication would be impossible.exhortacionObsolete spelling of exhortation.exhortationThe act or practice of exhorting.exinanitionAn emptying; an evacuation; an enfeebling; exhaustion; humiliation.exocanthion(Cephalometric analysis) A cephalometric landmark representing the lateral canthus as a single point.exonerationAn act of disburdening, discharging, or freeing morally from a charge or imputation.exonisationAlternative form of exonization.exonization(genetics) Recruiting of a new exon from non-protein-coding, intronic DNA sequences.exopathogenAn external non-invasive plant pathogenexorotationThe rotation of a limb away from the midline of the bodyexoskeleton(anatomy) A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.expatiationAn act of expatiating.expectationThe act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.expiscation(archaic, formal, usually figurative) The act of expiscating or searching for information; fishing.explanationThe act or process of explaining.explicationThe act of opening or unfolding.explorationThe process of exploring.expoliationObsolete form of exspoliation.exportation(import/export) The commodity exported; an export.expugnation(obsolete) The act of taking by assault; conquest.expulsationexpulsion; the act of expellingexpurgationThe act of expurgating, purging, or cleansing; purification from anything noxious, offensive, sinful, or erroneous.exquisitionAn inquiry, research.exsiccation(archaic) The act of operation of drying; evaporation or expulsion of moisture.extenuacionObsolete spelling of extenuation.extenuation(countable and uncountable) The action of extenuating; extenuated condition.extillation(obsolete) distillationextirpationThe act of extirpating or uprooting.extraditionA formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.extramedianSynonym of externomedian.extravasionMisspelling of extravasation.extravationMisspelling of extravasation.extricationThe act or process of extricating or disentangling; a freeing from perplexities; disentanglement.