Pharmacology Terms

Name Description
Emollient An agent, which allays irritation of the skin and alleviates swelling and pain.
Empacho an infant diseases resulting in diarrhoea, pale stools and sour vomit, attributed to diet of mother during pregnancy.
Enema a liquid preparation injected in to the rectum resulting in complete emptying of the bowel.
Enteritis inflammation of the intestinal tract by infectionor irritating foods.
Epilepsy A nervous disorder, characterized by attacks of unconsciousness or convulsion or both.
Epistaxis Nosebleed.
Eruptions The appearance of redness, spotting or lesions on the skin.
Erysipelas St. Anthony's fire; a specific, acute inflammatory disease of the skin caused by Streptococcus.
Escharotic An agent capable of destroying tissues.
Excitement Stimulation.