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Prophylaxis, pl. prophylaxes
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Prophylaxis, pl. prophylaxesPrevention of disease or of a process that can lead to disease.
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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
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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.
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.
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.
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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Pharyngeal
Relating to the pharynx.
Phosgene
Carbonyl chloride; a colorless liquid below 8.2°C, but an extremely poisonous gas at ordinary temperatures; it is an insidious gas, since it is not immediately irritating, even when fatal concentrations are inhaled.
Polymerase chain reaction
An in vitro method for enzymatically synthesizing and amplifying defined sequences of DNA in molecular biology. Can be used for improving DNA-based diagnostic procedures for identifying unknown BW agents.
Polymorphonuclear
Having nuclei of varied forms; denoting a variety of leukocyte.
Presynaptic
Pertaining to the area on the proximal side of a synaptic cleft.
Prophylaxis, pl. prophylaxes
Prostration
A marked loss of strength, as in exhaustion.
Pyrogenic
Causing fever.
Peer review
An examination and evaluation of the performance of a professional or technician by a board or committee made up of people in the same occupation.
Peritoneal
Having to do with the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen).
Plueral effusion
Accumulation of fluid between the lining of the lung and the chest cavity.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pharyngeal
Relating to the pharynx.
Phosgene
Carbonyl chloride; a colorless liquid below 8.2°C, but an extremely poisonous gas at ordinary temperatures; it is an insidious gas, since it is not immediately irritating, even when fatal concentrations are inhaled.
Polymerase chain reaction
An in vitro method for enzymatically synthesizing and amplifying defined sequences of DNA in molecular biology. Can be used for improving DNA-based diagnostic procedures for identifying unknown BW agents.
Polymorphonuclear
Having nuclei of varied forms; denoting a variety of leukocyte.
Presynaptic
Pertaining to the area on the proximal side of a synaptic cleft.
Prophylaxis, pl. prophylaxes
Prostration
A marked loss of strength, as in exhaustion.
Pyrogenic
Causing fever.
Peer review
An examination and evaluation of the performance of a professional or technician by a board or committee made up of people in the same occupation.
Peritoneal
Having to do with the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen).
Plueral effusion
Accumulation of fluid between the lining of the lung and the chest cavity.
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