endocervicitis
- n inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
emphysema
- n an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
emphysematous gangrene
- n (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
emphysematous phlegmon
- n (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
empire
- n the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
- n a group of countries under a single authority
the British created a great empire - n a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
- n a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
- n an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple