Definition of E

1. Noun. A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body.

Exact synonyms: Tocopherol, Vitamin E
Specialized synonyms: Alpha-tocopheral
Generic synonyms: Antioxidant, Fat-soluble Vitamin

2. Noun. A radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons.
Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 99, Einsteinium, Es
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element

3. Noun. The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees.
Exact synonyms: Due East, East, Eastward
Generic synonyms: Cardinal Compass Point

4. Noun. The base of the natural system of logarithms; approximately equal to 2.718282....
Generic synonyms: Transcendental Number

5. Noun. The 5th letter of the Roman alphabet.

Medical Definition of E

1. Symbol for the electron, for the unit electric charge (e = 1.6x10^-19 coulombs), and for Euler's fundamental mathematical constant e = 2.7182818284590452353. Variable typically used for Energy or Electric Field (usually in vector notation in the latter case, which is meant is usually clear from context, when both are used in the same place the energy is usually represented as u instead of E.) (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of E

D and C
D and C
D antigen
D cell
d cells
d check
D enzyme
D gene segment
d loop
D mannitol
D mannose
D region
d valve
D wave
e (current term)
E
e'en
e'er
E-bomb
E-cadherin
e-coil
E-LAM
e-layer
e-mail
E-Mycin
E-M syndrome
E-rosette test
e-selectin
e.g.
E.S.P.

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