disease - epilepsy, esophagus

Coronary Artery Disease

epilepsy - a physical disorder that involves recurrent seizures. It is caused by sudden changes in how the brain works.

episiotomy - This is a procedure where an incision is made in the perineum (area between the vagina and the anus) to make the vaginal opening larger in order to prevent the area from tearing during delivery.

erectile dysfunction - inability to achieve and keep a penile erection.

esophagus - tube that connects the throat with the stomach.

estrogen - a group of female hormones that are responsible for the development of breasts and other secondary sex characteristics in women. Estrogen is produced by the ovaries and other body tissues. Estrogen, along with progesterone, is important in preparing a woman's body for pregnancy.

exhibitionism - when someone exposes him/herself in public.

fallopian tubes - part of the female reproductive system, these tubes carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus (or womb).

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - a federal regulation that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave during any 12 month period for the serious health condition of the employee, parent, spouse or child, or for pregnancy or care of a newborn child, or for adoption or foster care of a child.

fatigue - a feeling of lack of energy, weariness or tiredness.

fatty tissue - connective tissue that contains stored fat. Also referred to as adipose tissue. Fatty tissue in the breast protects the breast from injury.

feces - waste eliminated from the bowels.

fever - body temperature is raised above normal and is usually a sign of infection or illness.

flat nipple - a nipple that cannot be compressed outward, does not protrude or become erect when stimulated or cold.

follicle - each month, an egg develops inside the ovary in a fluid filled pocket called a follicle. This follicle releases the egg into the fallopian tube.

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. In women, it helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries.

forced prostitution - To make someone have sex for money, against their will.

galactosemia - a condition where the body is not able to process galactose (a sugar), which makes up half of the sugar (called lactose) found in milk. When galactose levels become high, body organs and the central nervous system can be damaged. In newborns, the condition is found when first breastfeeding and can cause jaundice and other problems.

gastrointestinal - a term that refers to the stomach and the intestines or bowels.

GER (gastroesophageal reflux) - also called acid reflux, a condition where the contents of the stomach regurgitates (or backs up) into the esophagus (food pipe), causing discomfort.

glandular tissue - body tissue that produces and releases one or more substances for use in the body. Some glands produce fluids that affect tissues or organs. Others produce hormones or participate in blood production. In the breast, glandular tissue is involved in the production of milk.

goiter - enlargement of the thyroid gland that is not associated with inflammation or cancer.

gonorrhea - a sexually transmitted disease that often has no symptoms. However, some women have pain or burning when urinating; yellowish and sometimes bloody vaginal discharge; bleeding between menstrual periods; heavy bleeding with periods; or pain when having sex. Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).