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Prophase
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Prophase The early stage of nuclear division during which chromosomes condense and become visible. The initial stage of mitosis or meiosis in which chromosomes become visible and the spindle apparatus forms.
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Chromosomes
Filaments of genetic material in every cell nucleus that are made up of genes and that transmit genetic information from one generation of cells to the next.
Mitosis
The division of the cell's nucleus and nuclear material of a cell; consists of four stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Mitosis occurs only in eukaryotes. The DNA of the cell is replicated during interphase of the cell cycle and then segregated during the four phases of mitosis.
Meiosis
A type of cell division in which 4 daughter cells are produced, each having half the chromosome number of the parent cell; in plants, meiosis occurs in the sporangia on the sporophyte, and produces tetrads of haploid spores from the diploid spore mother cells; these spores typically grow into gametophytes; haploid cells cannot go through meiosis, since the haploid number of chromosomes is the minimum number a cell requires to survive.
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Propacet 100
Propacet 100 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): acetaminophen; propoxyphene napsylate.
Propafenone hcl
Propafenone hcl 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): propafenone hydrochloride.
Propantheline bromide
Propantheline bromide 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): propantheline bromide.
Proparacaine hcl
Proparacaine hcl 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): proparacaine hydrochloride.
Propecia
Propecia 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): finasteride.
Propericyazine
An antipsychotic drug.
Prophene 65
Prophene 65 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): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Prophylaxis
Cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Prophylaxis, pl. prophylaxes
Prevention of disease or of a process that can lead to disease.
Propine
Propine 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): dipivefrin hydrochloride.
Propionibacterium acnes
A normal resident on the skin, P. acnes will multiply rapidly in clogged hair follicles where sebum is trapped.
Propofol
Propofol 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): propofol.
Propoxyphene compound 65
Propoxyphene compound 65 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): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene compound-65
Propoxyphene compound-65 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): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl
Propoxyphene hcl 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): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl 65
Propoxyphene hcl 65 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): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl and acetaminophen
Propoxyphene hcl and acetaminophen 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): acetaminophen; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl with aspirin and caffeine
Propoxyphene hcl with aspirin and caffeine 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): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen
Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen 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): acetaminophen; propoxyphene napsylate.
Propranolol
Propranolol 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): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl
Propranolol hcl 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): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl and hydrochlorothiazide
Propranolol hcl and hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydrochlorothiazide; propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl intensol
Propranolol hcl intensol 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): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propulsid
Propulsid 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): cisapride monohydrate.
Propulsid quicksolv
Propulsid quicksolv 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): cisapride monohydrate.
Propylthiouracil
Propylthiouracil 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): propylthiouracil.
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane and underlying parts of the (throat) pharynx.
Pharynx
Space behind the mouth that serves as a passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus and for air from the nose and mouth to the larynx.
Phalanges
The name Phalanges is commonly given to the bones that form fingers and toes. In primates such as humans and monkeys, the thumb and big toe have two phalanges, while the other fingers and toes consist of three.
Peptide
Two or more amino acids linked together.
Prophase
Parathyroid glands
Located in front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). The parathyroid glands play a role in the regulation of the body's calcium balance.
Placenta
Organ that grows in the uterus during pregnancy and connects the blood supplies of the mother and baby.
Polyp
A growth that projects from the lining of mucous membrane, such as the intestine.
Prolactin
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which affects growth of the mammary (related to the breasts) glands.
Pneumococcus genera
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a species of Streptococcus that is a major human pathogen.
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Chromosomes
Filaments of genetic material in every cell nucleus that are made up of genes and that transmit genetic information from one generation of cells to the next.
Mitosis
The division of the cell's nucleus and nuclear material of a cell; consists of four stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Mitosis occurs only in eukaryotes. The DNA of the cell is replicated during interphase of the cell cycle and then segregated during the four phases of mitosis.
Meiosis
A type of cell division in which 4 daughter cells are produced, each having half the chromosome number of the parent cell; in plants, meiosis occurs in the sporangia on the sporophyte, and produces tetrads of haploid spores from the diploid spore mother cells; these spores typically grow into gametophytes; haploid cells cannot go through meiosis, since the haploid number of chromosomes is the minimum number a cell requires to survive.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Propacet 100
Propacet 100 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): acetaminophen; propoxyphene napsylate.
Propafenone hcl
Propafenone hcl 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): propafenone hydrochloride.
Propantheline bromide
Propantheline bromide 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): propantheline bromide.
Proparacaine hcl
Proparacaine hcl 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): proparacaine hydrochloride.
Propecia
Propecia 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): finasteride.
Propericyazine
An antipsychotic drug.
Prophene 65
Prophene 65 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): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Prophylaxis
Cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Prophylaxis, pl. prophylaxes
Prevention of disease or of a process that can lead to disease.
Propine
Propine 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): dipivefrin hydrochloride.
Propionibacterium acnes
A normal resident on the skin, P. acnes will multiply rapidly in clogged hair follicles where sebum is trapped.
Propofol
Propofol 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): propofol.
Propoxyphene compound 65
Propoxyphene compound 65 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): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene compound-65
Propoxyphene compound-65 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): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl
Propoxyphene hcl 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): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl 65
Propoxyphene hcl 65 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): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl and acetaminophen
Propoxyphene hcl and acetaminophen 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): acetaminophen; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl with aspirin and caffeine
Propoxyphene hcl with aspirin and caffeine 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): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen
Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen 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): acetaminophen; propoxyphene napsylate.
Propranolol
Propranolol 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): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl
Propranolol hcl 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): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl and hydrochlorothiazide
Propranolol hcl and hydrochlorothiazide 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): hydrochlorothiazide; propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl intensol
Propranolol hcl intensol 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): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propulsid
Propulsid 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): cisapride monohydrate.
Propulsid quicksolv
Propulsid quicksolv 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): cisapride monohydrate.
Propylthiouracil
Propylthiouracil 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): propylthiouracil.
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane and underlying parts of the (throat) pharynx.
Pharynx
Space behind the mouth that serves as a passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus and for air from the nose and mouth to the larynx.
Phalanges
The name Phalanges is commonly given to the bones that form fingers and toes. In primates such as humans and monkeys, the thumb and big toe have two phalanges, while the other fingers and toes consist of three.
Peptide
Two or more amino acids linked together.
Prophase
Parathyroid glands
Located in front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). The parathyroid glands play a role in the regulation of the body's calcium balance.
Placenta
Organ that grows in the uterus during pregnancy and connects the blood supplies of the mother and baby.
Polyp
A growth that projects from the lining of mucous membrane, such as the intestine.
Prolactin
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which affects growth of the mammary (related to the breasts) glands.
Pneumococcus genera
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a species of Streptococcus that is a major human pathogen.
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