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Edema: Swelling; an abnormal accumulation of fluid most
often seen in the extremities or the face.
Effusion: Collection of fluid in tissue or in a body
cavity, such as in the chest (pleural effusion).
Endoscopy: An examination that uses
fiber optics or a
hollow tube with a light that visualizes the inside of a body
cavity.
Engraftment: Return of the normal production and
maturing of blood cells, following stem cell transplantation.
Engraftment is characterized by an increase in white blood
cells and/or platelets in the peripheral blood and the
presence of donor cells in the bone marrow.
Epidural: Located over or upon the dura mater, the
outermost and toughest membrane covering the spinal cord and
brain.
Epidural Anesthesia: A medication given into the outer
(epidural) layer of the spinal cord to block any painful
sensations from the point of insertion to the lower part of
your body. Epidural anesthesia causes a loss of feeling in the
lower part of your body. The donor may be awake with this form
of anesthesia. About 20 percent of volunteer marrow donors
choose this form of anesthesia.
Erythema: Redness of the skin or other body surfaces.
Erythrocytes: Blood cells that carry oxygen to all
parts of the body. Also called red blood cells (RBCs).
Erythropoietin: A substance or "growth
factor" produced by the kidneys that stimulates the
production of red blood cells. This substance is produced by
recombinant DNA technology and can be administered to a
patient weekly to enhance red cell production.
Esophagitis: Inflammation of the esophagus or
swallowing tube.
Esophagoscopy: Examination of the esophagus with a
thin, lighted scope.
Esophagus: A muscular tube which runs from the back of
the throat to the stomach. Food travels through the tube by
coordinated muscular contractions to get to the stomach.
Etiology: The causes of disease.
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