Mother, Nurse and Infant / A Manual Especially Adapted for the Guidance of Mothers and Monthly Nurses, Comprising Full Instruction in Regard To Pregnancy, Preparation for Child-birth, and the Care of Mother and Child, and Designed to Impart so Much Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Midwifery, and the Proper Use of Medicines as Will Serve Intelligently to Direct the Wife, Mother and Nurse in All Emergencies.

by S. P. Sackett

Edema. Swelling from inflammation of the celular structure.

Effervesce. To foam from the escape of gas.

Effluvia. Exhalation from putrescent matter.

Effusion. The escape of a fluid from out of its natural vessels.

Electuary. A medicinal confection.

Embolus. A clot or some plug obstructing a blood vessel.

Embryo. The fœtus in its early stage of developement.

Emmenagogue. Promoting the menstrual discharge.

Emollients. Substances that soften the animal fibre.

Emphysema. Air escaped into the celular tissue.