Glossary E
Glossary E
Epididymis refers to a comma-shaped organ that sits atop the testicle and holds sperm during maturation.
Epididymitis is defined as an inflammation of the Epididymis in men, often resulting from STIs (sexually transmitted infections).
Epidural space refers to the space between the two (2) dural layers of the meninges.
Epigenesis is defined as the emergence of new structures and functions during the course of development.
Epigenetic principle refers to a biological plan for growth such that each function emerges in a systematic sequence until the fully functioning organism has developed.
In Erikson’s theory, it is the idea that each psychosocial strength has its own special period of particular importance, the the notion that development is guided by an underlying plan in which certain issues have their own particular times of importance. (See Erikson's Psychosocial theory)
- Epigenetic principle of maturation : Epigenetic principle of maturation refers to the idea that human development is governed by a sequence of stages that depend on genetic or hereditary factors.