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Plastic surgery
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Plastic surgery Surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue.
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Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
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Plasma
The watery, liquid part of the blood in which the red blood cells, the white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
Plasma cell
End-stage differentiation of a B cell to an antibody-producing cell.
Plasma-lyte 148 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 148 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dextrose; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium gluconate.
Plasma-lyte 148 in water in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 148 in water in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium gluconate.
Plasma-lyte 56 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 56 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dextrose; magnesium acetate tetrahydrate; potassium acetate; sodium chloride.
Plasma-lyte 56 in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 56 in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): magnesium acetate tetrahydrate; potassium acetate; sodium chloride .
Plasma-lyte a in plastic container
Plasma-lyte a in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium gluconate.
Plasma-lyte m and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Plasma-lyte m and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): calcium chloride; dextrose; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium lactate.
Plasma-lyte r in plastic container
Plasma-lyte r in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): calcium chloride; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium lactate.
Plastic Surgery Center Ltd
The Plastic Surgery Center Ltd is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Pharmacotherapy
Treatment of disease through the use of drugs.
Placenta previa
Abnormal location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus, near or over the cervix.
Placental abruption
Premature detachment of the placenta from the wall of the uterus causing severe bleeding that is life threatening to both a pregnant woman and fetus.
Planar
In nuclear medicine, it provides a two-dimensional view of the organ being imaged.
Plantar warts
Warts that occur on the sole of the foot and look like calluses as a result of an infection or a specific virus.
Plastic surgery
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience prior to their monthly periods.
Polyposis
The presence of many polyps.
Polyunsaturated fat
A type of fat found in vegetable oils and margarines that doesn't appear to raise blood cholesterol levels.
Porphyria
A group of rare, inherited blood disorders. When a person has porphyria, cells fail to change chemicals (porphyrins) to the substance (heme) that gives blood its color. Porphyrins then build up in the body. They show up in large amounts in stool and urine, causing the urine to be colored blue. They cause a number of problems, including strange behavior.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Plasma
The watery, liquid part of the blood in which the red blood cells, the white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
Plasma cell
End-stage differentiation of a B cell to an antibody-producing cell.
Plasma-lyte 148 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 148 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dextrose; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium gluconate.
Plasma-lyte 148 in water in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 148 in water in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium gluconate.
Plasma-lyte 56 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 56 and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dextrose; magnesium acetate tetrahydrate; potassium acetate; sodium chloride.
Plasma-lyte 56 in plastic container
Plasma-lyte 56 in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): magnesium acetate tetrahydrate; potassium acetate; sodium chloride .
Plasma-lyte a in plastic container
Plasma-lyte a in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium gluconate.
Plasma-lyte m and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container
Plasma-lyte m and dextrose 5 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): calcium chloride; dextrose; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium lactate.
Plasma-lyte r in plastic container
Plasma-lyte r in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): calcium chloride; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium acetate; sodium chloride; sodium lactate.
Plastic Surgery Center Ltd
The Plastic Surgery Center Ltd is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pharmacotherapy
Treatment of disease through the use of drugs.
Placenta previa
Abnormal location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus, near or over the cervix.
Placental abruption
Premature detachment of the placenta from the wall of the uterus causing severe bleeding that is life threatening to both a pregnant woman and fetus.
Planar
In nuclear medicine, it provides a two-dimensional view of the organ being imaged.
Plantar warts
Warts that occur on the sole of the foot and look like calluses as a result of an infection or a specific virus.
Plastic surgery
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience prior to their monthly periods.
Polyposis
The presence of many polyps.
Polyunsaturated fat
A type of fat found in vegetable oils and margarines that doesn't appear to raise blood cholesterol levels.
Porphyria
A group of rare, inherited blood disorders. When a person has porphyria, cells fail to change chemicals (porphyrins) to the substance (heme) that gives blood its color. Porphyrins then build up in the body. They show up in large amounts in stool and urine, causing the urine to be colored blue. They cause a number of problems, including strange behavior.
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