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Ectoparasite

a parasite that lives on the outside of the host


Efferent nerve fibres

carry nerve impulses away from the central nervous system


Electrolyte

a liquid that contains ions (salts) such as sodium and potassium


Electromagnetic spectrum

Radiation which possesses electrical and magnetic properties

Electron

a negatively charged particle

Embolism

a clot, air bubble or debris (embolus) which is carried in the blood stream from one point in the circulation to lodge at another point


Embryo

stage of development in the zygote in which the external and internal structures are developing


Emesis

vomiting


Emetic

Something that induces vomiting


Emollients

substances such as liquid paraffin that will aid expulsion from the digestive tract



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