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Deep vein thrombosis

A blood clot in a vein found on the lower leg, usually haves a red rash on the leg.

dextrose in water

dextrose is sugar, used in a fluid solution as a replenisher

diagnosis

determining the cause or agent for a disease or injury

Epstien-Barr virus

herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis

extended care facility

medical institution that provides prolonged care, also known as a long-term care facility or nursing home

electrocardiogram

recording of the electrical activity of the heart

echocardiography

an ultrasound that studies the structure and motion of the heart

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

intensive care medicine that helps cardiac and respiratory patients whose heart or lungs can't provide oxygen

electroconvulsive therapy

depression therapy where the patient is shocked to the point of seizure

emergency department

also referred to as the ER, where patients receive immediate care for a number of diseases or injuries

expected date of confinement

a pregnant women's due date

electroencephalogram

a record of the electrical activity of the brain