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Electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals that are present in the body such as sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate. The balance of electrolytes is essential for the normal function of organs. Diarrhea may cause electrolyte depletion.
Electrophoresis (EP)
Laboratory test used to measure the levels of proteins in the blood or urine; uses an electrical current to sort proteins by their charge.
Emend® (aprepitant)
A type of medicine used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting as a result of cancer treatment. It may be given either orally or intravenously (into a vein).
Emerging therapy
New treatment that is being investigated in clinical trials.
End point
The specific result that is being measured by a clinical trial.
Endothelial cell
Type of cell that lines blood vessels.
Engraftment
When stem cells infused into the body start to grow and make new blood cells.
Enteritis
Stomach pain or cramps caused by an inflammation of the small intestine.
Erythropoiesis
The production of red blood cells by the bone marrow.
Erythropoietin
Growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
Esophagitis
Heartburn caused by an irritated esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach).
Event-free survival (EFS)
Term used in clinical trials to indicate how long a patient remains free of certain negative events, such as recurrence, progression, complications or death.
Expanded access
Refers to any of the procedures initiated by the Food and Drug Administration (i.e., compassionate use, parallel track and treatment IND) that distributes experimental drugs to patients who are failing on currently available treatments for their condition and are unable to participate in(...)
Extramedullary disease
Myeloma cells found in other organs of the body beyond the bone marrow.