Glossary E

Endorphin refers to a neuropeptide produced by the pituitary gland having pain-suppressing activity.

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Endoscope is an instrument used in visual inspection of the uterine cavity.

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Endosteum refers to the dense, fibrous membrane covering the inside of the cortex of long bones.

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Endothelium refers to the layer of epithelial cells that line the blood vessels. The blood-clotting properties of the platelets are activated when the Endothelium is breached. They change shape and adhere to the vessel wall, each other, and red blood cells. If this occurs pathologically, that is, in a normal vessel, it leads to a Thrombosis, ultimately occluding the vessel.

Deutsch: Endowment-Effekt / Español: efecto dotación / Português: efeito de dotação / Français: effet de dotation / Italiano: effetto dotazione

Endowment in the psychology context typically refers to the endowment effect, a cognitive bias in which individuals assign greater value to items simply because they own them. This phenomenon reveals how ownership increases an object’s perceived worth beyond its market or intrinsic value. The endowment effect is a key concept in behavioural economics and decision-making psychology, influencing how people make financial, emotional, and interpersonal decisions.

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Endowment effect is defined as items gain in value to the person who owns them

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Endozepine refers to brain protein that counteracts the effects of Benzodiazepines. It is Diazepam-binding inhibitor (DBI ) or Endozepine Diazepam-binding inhibitor (DBI) or Endozepine brain protein that blocks the behavioral effects of Diazepam and other Benzodiazepines

Deutsch: Ausdauer / Español: resistencia / Português: resistência / Français: endurance / Italiano: resistenza

Endurance in psychology refers to the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. It is an important aspect of psychological resilience and overall mental health, reflecting how individuals cope with stress, persist in challenging situations, and maintain motivation over extended periods.

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