Change: The number of electrons per cm3 in a material. Soft tissues including fat have very similar electron density; bone is nearly twice as high.electron optics The engineering aspects of maintaining proper electron travel.electron spin The momentum of a particle of an atom in a fixed pattern.electron   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 3423)

Change:  (ek-e-mow-sis)refers to a subcutaneous hematoma larger than 1 centimeter, commonly called a bruise. It can be located both in the skin as well as in a mucous membrane.ecto(ek'to) Prefix denoting without, on the outer side, external eg ectopic is out of normal position.ectoderm(ek´to-derm) The   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 3321)

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Change: A molecule that is necessary in small quantities to allow a biochemical reaction to continue even though it does not directly enter into the reaction.epi(ep'i) Prefix meaning on, above, on the outside, over eg epigastric means situated above the stomach.epicardium(ep´´i-kar´de-um) A thin, outer   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 3058)

Change: (en´´duo-kon´dral)(en´´do-kon´dral) Denoting bones that develop as hyaline cartilage models first and that are then ossified. endocrine(en´do-krin) secreting internally, as ductless glands. Pertaining to endocrine glands such as pituitary, thyroid, pineal body and lymphatic system. endoderm(en´do-derm) The innermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo. endogenous   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2369)

Change: (sk'so) Prefix meaning outward or outside eg exogenous is growing from or on the outside of a part of body.exocrine(ek´so-krin) A cell or group of cells that secretes its product to an epithelial surface, directly or through ducts. exostosis(eks''os-to'sis) Spur, or osseous outgrowth   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2369)

Change: Radiographic examination of pancreatic and biliary duct performed by injection of contrast media into these ducts, contrast is injected through a catheter positioned with use of fiberoptic scope.endoscopy(en-dos'ko-pe) Visual inspection of gastrointestinal tract with fiberoptic scope.endosteal(en-dos'te-al) Of or pertaining to endosteum,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2188)

Change: (el''e-fan-ti'a-sis) Chronic disease in which affected part undergoes extensive enlargement and skin becomes thick, rough and fissured so that it resembles an elephants hide.embryology(em´´bre-ol´o-je) The study of prenatal development from conception through the eighth week in utero. emphysema(em´´fe-se´ma) A lung disease in   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1717)

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