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Word! Esophagus
The esophagus, part of the digestive system, is like a stretchy tube that moves food from the back of the throat to the stomach.
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Word! Epilepsy
People with epilepsy have seizures that may cause them to stare into space, shake uncontrollably, or fall down.
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Word! Enuresis
Enuresis, or bedwetting, affects lots of kids and even teens.
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Word! Encopresis
Encopresis, or soiling, happens when kids don't feel the urge to have a bowel movement (go poop).
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Word! Edema
Edema is swelling caused when too much fluid builds up in the tissues of the body.
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Word! Exchange Meal Plan
People who have diabetes need to pay attention to what they're eating. The exchange meal plan can help them do that.
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Word! Exercise-Induced Asthma
Some people have asthma symptoms (such as coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing) only when they're doing sports or being active.
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Word! External Otitis
Many kids have had an ear infection known as external otitis.
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Word! Exhale
Put one hand on your chest and take a deep breath . . . hold it!
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Word! Epistaxis
Epistaxis is usually no big deal - it's just the medical word for a bloody nose.
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Word! Eustachian Tube
This is one top tube!
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Word! Epiglottis
The epiglottis is super for swallowing.
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Word! Epidermis
Look out - your epidermis is showing!
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Word! Enuresis
Enuresis is the fancy name for peeing your pants.
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Word! Enamel
Say cheese and show off your enamel!
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Word! Emotions
Emotions are also called feelings - you know, like being happy or mad or scared.
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Word! Eczema
If your skin has ever been super itchy, red, and dry, you might know about eczema.
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Word! Eardrum
Your eardrum is a really important part of your ear.
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Word! Ear Canal
You'll need a mirror to do it, but take a good look at your ear.
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Word! ER
Short for emergency room, this is the part of the hospital where kids and adults go if they suddenly have a big health problem or accident.
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Word! EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Doctors use electroencephalograms to figure out what's going on in your brain.