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Medical Encyclopedia / A–Z
One alphabetical index into the library: conditions, symptoms, anatomy, genetics, laboratory tests, procedures, nutrition, and public-health topics. Every entry is projected from the canonical Medical Encyclopedia inventory — the page has no separate topic list of its own. An index entry gives you the concept, its other names, its classification and related learning context; a full article appears once human review approves it for publication.
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- Electron Microscope TomographyDefinition and full article under review.
- Electron Probe MicroanalysisDefinition and full article under review.
- ElectronarcosisDefinition and full article under review.
- ElectronystagmographyDefinition and full article under review.
- ElectrooculographyDefinition and full article under review.
- Electrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacDefinition and full article under review.
- Electroporation TherapiesDefinition and full article under review.
- ElectroretinographyDefinition and full article under review.
- ElectrosurgeryDefinition and full article under review.
- ElephantiasisDefinition and full article under review.
- Elephantiasis, FilarialDefinition and full article under review.
- Elimination DisordersDefinition and full article under review.
- Elliptocytosis, HereditaryDefinition and full article under review.
- Ellis-van Creveld syndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- ELN: elastinDefinition and full article under review.
- ELOVL4: ELOVL fatty acid elongase 4Definition and full article under review.
- ELP1: elongator acetyltransferase complex subunit 1Definition and full article under review.
- EmaciationDefinition and full article under review.
- Emanuel syndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- EmbolectomyDefinition and full article under review.
- EmbolismDefinition and full article under review.
- Embolism and ThrombosisDefinition and full article under review.
- Embolism, AirDefinition and full article under review.
- Embolism, Amniotic FluidDefinition and full article under review.
- Embolism, CholesterolDefinition and full article under review.
- Embolism, FatDefinition and full article under review.
- Embolism, ParadoxicalDefinition and full article under review.
- Embolization, TherapeuticDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryo LossDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryo TransferDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryo, MammalianDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryo, NonmammalianDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryoid BodiesDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryonal Carcinoma Stem CellsDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryonic Germ CellsDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryonic Stem CellsDefinition and full article under review.
- Embryonic StructuresDefinition and full article under review.
- EMD: emerinDefinition and full article under review.
- Emergence DeliriumDefinition and full article under review.
- EmergenciesDefinition and full article under review.
- Emergency Medical ServicesDefinition and full article under review.
- Emergency TreatmentDefinition and full article under review.
- Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophyDefinition and full article under review.
- EMG1: EMG1 N1-specific pseudouridine methyltransferaseDefinition and full article under review.
- EmmetropiaDefinition and full article under review.
- Emotional ExhaustionDefinition and full article under review.
- EmphysemaDefinition and full article under review.
- Emphysematous CholecystitisDefinition and full article under review.
- Emphysematous PyelonephritisDefinition and full article under review.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- EmpyemaDefinition and full article under review.
- Empyema, PleuralDefinition and full article under review.
- Empyema, SubduralDefinition and full article under review.
- Empyema, TuberculousDefinition and full article under review.
- ENAM: enamelinDefinition and full article under review.
- Enamel MicroabrasionDefinition and full article under review.
- Enamel OrganDefinition and full article under review.
- EncephalitisDefinition and full article under review.
- Encephalitis, ArbovirusDefinition and full article under review.
- Encephalitis, CaliforniaDefinition and full article under review.
Full articles
The 28 entries that carry a written, sectioned MaxArc article behind a recorded publication decision. Every other entry in the index is listed by name, with its terminology and classification, while its article is prepared and reviewed.
- 22q11.2 deletion syndromeAn educational overview of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a genetic condition caused by a missing small piece of chromosome 22 that can affect several parts of the body.
- AnemiaAn educational overview of anemia, when the blood carries less oxygen than the body needs because of too few healthy red blood cells or too little haemoglobin.
- AsthmaAn educational overview of asthma, a long-term condition affecting the airways of the lungs.
- BronchitisAn educational overview of bronchitis, inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.
- Chest painAn educational overview of chest pain as a symptom, which has many possible causes ranging from minor to serious and always deserves careful attention.
- DiabetesAn educational overview of diabetes, a group of conditions affecting how the body manages blood sugar.
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis)An educational overview of eczema, a common condition where patches of skin become dry, itchy, inflamed, and sometimes cracked.
- FeverAn educational overview of fever, a temporary rise in body temperature that is often a sign the body is responding to an infection or other illness.
- GastroenteritisAn educational overview of gastroenteritis, inflammation of the stomach and intestines that usually causes diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
- HypertensionAn educational overview of hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure.
- Influenza (flu)An educational overview of influenza, a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can range from mild to severe.
- JaundiceAn educational overview of jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes that can be a sign of a problem with the liver, blood, or bile system.
- Kidney stonesAn educational overview of kidney stones, hard deposits that can form in the kidneys and cause severe pain as they pass through the urinary tract.
- Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)An educational overview of lupus, a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation in different parts of the body.
- MalariaAn educational overview of malaria, a mosquito-borne infection that is common in several tropical regions.
- Nosebleed (epistaxis)An educational overview of nosebleeds, bleeding from the lining inside the nose, which is common, usually short-lived, and sometimes needs urgent care.
- ObesityAn educational overview of obesity, a long-term condition where excess body fat may affect health, discussed here without stigma and as part of overall wellbeing.
- PneumoniaAn educational overview of pneumonia, inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs, often caused by an infection.
- Q feverAn educational overview of Q fever, an infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii that people can catch from some farm animals.
- Rehydration therapy (oral rehydration solution)An educational overview of rehydration therapy, the replacement of fluids and salts lost through diarrhoea, vomiting, or fever, and why oral rehydration solution is central to it.
- StrokeAn educational overview of stroke, a medical emergency that happens when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, requiring immediate emergency care.
- Typhoid feverAn educational overview of typhoid fever, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water that causes prolonged fever and needs clinician-directed care.
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)An educational overview of urinary tract infections, common infections of the bladder, urethra, or kidneys that often cause burning and a frequent need to pass urine.
- VertigoAn educational overview of vertigo, a symptom where a person feels that they or their surroundings are spinning or moving when they are not.
- Whooping cough (pertussis)An educational overview of whooping cough, a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways that causes long bouts of coughing and can be serious for babies.
- X-rayAn educational overview of X-rays, a common imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation to create pictures of the inside of the body, especially bones.
- Yellow feverAn educational overview of yellow fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and South America that is preventable by vaccination.
- Zika virus infectionAn educational overview of Zika virus, a mostly mosquito-borne infection that is usually mild but is important in pregnancy because of risks to the developing baby.
Where the encyclopedia leads
The A–Z is a door into the wider library, not a closed list of links.
- ConditionsCondition explainers written for learning before and after care conversations.
- SymptomsWhat a symptom can mean and which warning signs need urgent care.
- Laboratory testsWhat a test measures, why it is requested, and how results are described.
- MedicinesMedicine safety education, including regional availability context.
- Anatomy & visual learningBody-system references and diagrams that support the encyclopedia.
- Medical diagramsLow-bandwidth interactive diagrams for body systems and lab concepts.
- Books, journals & referenceReference shelves and catalog materials connected to encyclopedia topics.
- For professionals & studentsDeeper professional and student layers, including clinical refresher material.