| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| endocrine system | The glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body. Hits - 718 |
| endomysium | The Hits - 621 |
| endothelium | The tissue which forms a single layer of cells lining various organs and cavities of the body, especially the blood vessels, heart, and lymphatic vessels. It is formed from the embryonic mesoderm. Hits - 662 |
| entity | A thing with distinct and independent existence. Hits - 783 |
| epaxial muscles | In adult animals, trunk Hits - 635 |
| epiglottis | A flap of cartilage behind the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe Hits - 693 |
| epimysium | The Hits - 656 |
| epinephrine | More commonly known as adrenaline, is a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands. Strong emotions such as fear or anger cause Hits - 641 |
| epithelial cells | Are Hits - 664 |
| equilibrium | Is defined as a state of balance or a stable situation where opposing forces cancel each other out and where no changes are occurring. An example of Hits - 679 |
| equivalent | A person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. Hits - 658 |
| eradicate | To destroy completely; put an end to. Hits - 690 |
| erodibility | Is the inherent yielding or nonresistance of soils and rocks to erosion. A high erodability implies that the same amount of work exerted by the erosion processes leads to a larger removal of material Hits - 645 |
| erratic | not being even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. Hits - 642 |
| eructated | It's burping, belching, or more technically, Hits - 695 |