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Glossary - E

epididymitis

Definition:

  • epididymitis - painful inflammation of the epididymis, the structure which sits on top of, and connects the testicle, to the vas deferens, the tube which carries sperm from the testicles

 

| edema | encephalopathy | endocarditis | enteritis | epididymitis | erythema nodosum | esophagitis | euphoria | exfoliative dermatitis |

 

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