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Perforation
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PerforationA hole or break through a membrane or the wall of an organ.
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Membrane
A flexible layer surrounding a cell, organelle (such as the nucleus), or other bodily structure. The movement of molecules across a membrane is strictly regulated in both directions.
Organ
A structural unit of an animal or plant that serves a specific function.
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Perfusionist
During heart surgery, blood is detoured outside the body through a machine in order to bypass the heart, allowing surgery to proceed.ÿ The perfusionist is the person who monitors and controls the flow of blood through this machine.
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Pectoral
Having to do with the chest or breast.
Pedal
Having to do with the feet.
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the development and care of infants and children.
Pediculosis
Infestation with lice.
Pemphigus
A skin condition characterized by large blisters.
Perforation
Periodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth.
Periosteum
The connective tissue covering the bones of the body.
Peripheral
At or near the surface of the body. Located away from the center structure.
Pernicious
Fatal.
Pertussis
See whooping cough.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Membrane
A flexible layer surrounding a cell, organelle (such as the nucleus), or other bodily structure. The movement of molecules across a membrane is strictly regulated in both directions.
Organ
A structural unit of an animal or plant that serves a specific function.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Perfusionist
During heart surgery, blood is detoured outside the body through a machine in order to bypass the heart, allowing surgery to proceed.ÿ The perfusionist is the person who monitors and controls the flow of blood through this machine.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pectoral
Having to do with the chest or breast.
Pedal
Having to do with the feet.
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the development and care of infants and children.
Pediculosis
Infestation with lice.
Pemphigus
A skin condition characterized by large blisters.
Perforation
Periodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth.
Periosteum
The connective tissue covering the bones of the body.
Peripheral
At or near the surface of the body. Located away from the center structure.
Pernicious
Fatal.
Pertussis
See whooping cough.
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