Ec-bol´ic. An agent that accelerates labor.

E-clamp´si-a. A sudden attack of convulsions, especially one of a peripheral origin.

Ec-top´ic. Out of the normal place.

E-de´ma. Swelling due to effusion of watery liquid into the connective tissue.

Em´bo-lism. The plugging of an artery or vein by a clot or obstruction which has been brought to its place by the blood-current.

Em´bry-o. The fœtus in its earlier stages of development, especially before the end of the third month.

Em-men´a-gogue. A drug that aids or stimulates menstruation.

E-mul´sion. An oily or resinous substance divided and held in suspension through the agency of an adhesive, mucilaginous, or other substance.

En´do-me´´tri-um. The mucous membrane that lines the cavity of the uterus.

En-gage´ment. The head is said to be engaged when the largest diameters have passed the inlet.