endocervicitis
- n inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
emergency
- n a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
he never knew what to do in an emergency - n a state in which martial law applies
the governor declared a state of emergency - n a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
emergency alert system
- n a federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events
emergency brake
- n a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
emergency exit
- n a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency
emergency landing
- n an unscheduled airplane landing that is made under circumstances (engine failure or adverse weather) not under the pilot's control