Glossary E

Glossary E

End-of-life care refer to services for persons who are within weeks or months of death, together with their family members

End-of-life issues pertain to the management issues of the final phase of life, after-death disposition of the body and memorial services, and distribution of assets. .

End-plate potential (EPP) is defined as the depolarization of a membrane region by a sodium influx.

End-stopped (hypercomplex) cell refers to the cell of the visual cortex that responds best to stimuli of a precisely limited type, anywhere in a large receptive field, with a strong inhibitory field at one end of its field

End-stopped cells is defined as a cortical neuron that responds best to lines of a specific length that are moving in a particular direction.

Deutsch: Gefährden / Español: Poner en peligro / Português: Colocar em perigo / Français: Mettre en danger / Italiano: Mettere in pericolo

In the psychology context, endanger refers to situations, behaviours, or conditions that put an individual's mental, emotional, or physical well-being at risk. It often involves factors that increase the likelihood of harm, distress, or dysfunction, whether through external threats (e.g., trauma, violence, stress) or internal factors (e.g., self-harm, risky behaviours, untreated mental illness). In psychology, endangerment is often explored in relation to mental health, safety, and behaviour patterns that can lead to negative outcomes.

Deutsch: Zuneigung / Español: Afecto / Português: Afeição / Français: Affection / Italiano: Affetto

In the psychology context, endearment refers to the expression of affection, warmth, or fondness towards another person, often through words, gestures, or actions that strengthen emotional bonds. Endearment is an important aspect of close relationships, playing a key role in promoting attachment, intimacy, and emotional connection between individuals. It can be seen in various forms, such as terms of endearment, affectionate behaviours, or small acts of kindness.

Endergonic reactions means energy-requiring reactions.