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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.

• Word! Epilepsy

  People with epilepsy have seizures that may cause them to stare into space, shake uncontrollably, or fall down.

• Word! Enuresis

  Enuresis, or bedwetting, affects lots of kids and even teens.

• Word! Encopresis

  Encopresis, or soiling, happens when kids don't feel the urge to have a bowel movement (go poop).

• Word! Edema

  Edema is swelling caused when too much fluid builds up in the tissues of the body.

• 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.

• 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.

• Word! External Otitis

  Many kids have had an ear infection known as external otitis.

• Word! Exhale

  Put one hand on your chest and take a deep breath . . . hold it!

• Word! Epistaxis

  Epistaxis is usually no big deal - it's just the medical word for a bloody nose.

• Word! Eustachian Tube

  This is one top tube!

• Word! Epiglottis

  The epiglottis is super for swallowing.

• Word! Epidermis

  Look out - your epidermis is showing!

• Word! Enuresis

  Enuresis is the fancy name for peeing your pants.

• Word! Enamel

  Say cheese and show off your enamel!

• Word! Emotions

  Emotions are also called feelings - you know, like being happy or mad or scared.

• Word! Eczema

  If your skin has ever been super itchy, red, and dry, you might know about eczema.

• Word! Eardrum

  Your eardrum is a really important part of your ear.

• Word! Ear Canal

  You'll need a mirror to do it, but take a good look at your ear.

• 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.

• Word! EEG (Electroencephalogram)

  Doctors use electroencephalograms to figure out what's going on in your brain.