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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience prior to their monthly periods.
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Premarin
Premarin 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): estrogens, conjugated.
Premasol 10 per cent in plastic container
Premasol 10 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): amino acids.
Premasol 6 per cent in plastic container
Premasol 6 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): amino acids.
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Premature ejaculation
A hypophilic condition or syndrome, variable in etiology, of being unable to sustain the preorgasmic period of sexuoerotic stimulation, so that ejaculation occurs too soon relative to a self-defined, or partner-defined criterion, for example, at the moment of intromission. The partner of the premature ejaculator has the reverse condition of not climaxing soon enough; orgasm recurrently attained too soon before or at the acceptive phase of an erotic/sexual episode.
Premature puberty
Puberty that begins before the normally appointed time and is completed by nine years of age or earlier in girls, and eleven or earlier in boys. It may be an error of timing only, or may be associated with a brain lesion that affects the biological clock of puberty in the brain.
Premature rupture of the membranes
Rupture of the amniotic sac before labor begins, as early as several months before the baby is due. If PROM occurs at 37 weeks or later, most physicians will induce; if it occurs before, a woman may be put on bedrest and carefully monitored.
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
An irregular heartbeat in which the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) beat before they are supposed to.
Premenstrual syndrome
PMS. Headache, irritability, edema (swelling), abdominal discomfort, pelvic pain and nausea in the days before the start of the menstrual periods of some women.
Premphase 14-14
Premphase 14-14 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Premphase premarin;cycrin 14-14
Premphase premarin;cycrin 14-14 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro
Prempro 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro premarin;cycrin
Prempro premarin;cycrin 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro-premphase
Prempro-premphase 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): conjugated estrogens-medroxyprogesterone acetate.
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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
Surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue.
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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.
Portal hypertension
High blood pressure in the portal vein. This vein carries blood into the liver. Portal hypertension is caused by a blood clot. This is a common complication of cirrhosis.
Portal vein
The large vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Premarin
Premarin 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): estrogens, conjugated.
Premasol 10 per cent in plastic container
Premasol 10 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): amino acids.
Premasol 6 per cent in plastic container
Premasol 6 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): amino acids.
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Premature ejaculation
A hypophilic condition or syndrome, variable in etiology, of being unable to sustain the preorgasmic period of sexuoerotic stimulation, so that ejaculation occurs too soon relative to a self-defined, or partner-defined criterion, for example, at the moment of intromission. The partner of the premature ejaculator has the reverse condition of not climaxing soon enough; orgasm recurrently attained too soon before or at the acceptive phase of an erotic/sexual episode.
Premature puberty
Puberty that begins before the normally appointed time and is completed by nine years of age or earlier in girls, and eleven or earlier in boys. It may be an error of timing only, or may be associated with a brain lesion that affects the biological clock of puberty in the brain.
Premature rupture of the membranes
Rupture of the amniotic sac before labor begins, as early as several months before the baby is due. If PROM occurs at 37 weeks or later, most physicians will induce; if it occurs before, a woman may be put on bedrest and carefully monitored.
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
An irregular heartbeat in which the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) beat before they are supposed to.
Premenstrual syndrome
PMS. Headache, irritability, edema (swelling), abdominal discomfort, pelvic pain and nausea in the days before the start of the menstrual periods of some women.
Premphase 14-14
Premphase 14-14 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Premphase premarin;cycrin 14-14
Premphase premarin;cycrin 14-14 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro
Prempro 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro premarin;cycrin
Prempro premarin;cycrin 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): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro-premphase
Prempro-premphase 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): conjugated estrogens-medroxyprogesterone acetate.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
Surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue.
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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.
Portal hypertension
High blood pressure in the portal vein. This vein carries blood into the liver. Portal hypertension is caused by a blood clot. This is a common complication of cirrhosis.
Portal vein
The large vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.
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