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Podiatry
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PodiatryThe branch of medicine that pertains to the foot and its ailments.
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Foot
The distal portion of the leg, upon which an individual stands and walks. It consists, in man, of the tarsus, metatarsus, and phalanges and the tissues encompassing them.
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Podiatry Hospital-Pittsburgh
The Podiatry Hospital-Pittsburgh is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
Plumbism
Chronic lead poisoning.
Pneumoconiosis
Any of several lung diseases caused by inhaling particles of industrial substances.
Pneumonia
Acute inflammation or infection of the lungs.
Pneumothorax
The buildup of air or gas in the chest cavity. May cause lung collapse.
Podiatry
Poison
A substance that causes illness or death when eaten, drunk or absorbed into the body.
Poliomyelitis
An acute, infectious disease that attacks the central nervous system. Sometimes causes paralysis that can result in permanent deformities. Vaccines are available. Also called polio.
Polycythemia
Abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells or hematocrit.
Polydactyly
Extra fingers or toes.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst.
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Foot
The distal portion of the leg, upon which an individual stands and walks. It consists, in man, of the tarsus, metatarsus, and phalanges and the tissues encompassing them.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Podiatry Hospital-Pittsburgh
The Podiatry Hospital-Pittsburgh is a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
Plumbism
Chronic lead poisoning.
Pneumoconiosis
Any of several lung diseases caused by inhaling particles of industrial substances.
Pneumonia
Acute inflammation or infection of the lungs.
Pneumothorax
The buildup of air or gas in the chest cavity. May cause lung collapse.
Podiatry
Poison
A substance that causes illness or death when eaten, drunk or absorbed into the body.
Poliomyelitis
An acute, infectious disease that attacks the central nervous system. Sometimes causes paralysis that can result in permanent deformities. Vaccines are available. Also called polio.
Polycythemia
Abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells or hematocrit.
Polydactyly
Extra fingers or toes.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst.
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