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Prostration
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ProstrationA marked loss of strength, as in exhaustion.
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Proscar
Proscar 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.
Prosol 20 per cent sulfite free in plastic container
Prosol 20 per cent sulfite free 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.
Prosom
Prosom 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): estazolam.
Prosopagnosia
A loss of the ability to identify members of complex categories such as faces.
Prospective study
Investigation in which a group of subjects is recruited and monitored in accordance with criteria described in a protocol.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Prostaphlin
Prostaphlin 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): oxacillin sodium.
Prostascint
Prostascint 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): capromab pendetide.
Prostatalgia
Pain in the prostate gland.
Prostate
A male sex gland that produces a thick fluid which forms part of semen.
Prostate acid phosphatase (PAP)
An enzyme produced by the prostate that is elevated in some patients when prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate.
Prostate cancer
A disease in which abnormal tumor cells develop in the prostate gland and may spread to other parts of the body, including the bones.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
An antigen made by the prostate gland and found in the blood that may indicate cancer in the prostate gland.
Prostate-specific antigen blood test
A blood test used to help detect prostate cancer by measuring a substance called prostate-specific antigen made by the prostate.
Prostatism
Any condition of the prostate that causes interference with the flow of urine from the bladder.
Prostatitis
An inflamed condition of the prostate gland that may be accompanied by discomfort, pain, frequent urination, infrequent urination and sometimes fever.
Prostep
Prostep 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): nicotine.
Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Prosthetic testis
An artificial testis made of a soft silicone compound and surgically implanted for cosmetic effect into an empty scrotum.
Prosthetics
The field of knowledge relating to prostheses.
Prosthodontist
Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance), maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses.
Prostin e2
Prostin e2 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): dinoprostone.
Prostin f2 alpha
Prostin f2 alpha 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): dinoprost tromethamine.
Prostin vr pediatric
Prostin vr pediatric 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): alprostadil.
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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
Prevention of disease or of a process that can lead to disease.
Prostration
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.
Pleural mesothelioma
Cancer of the pleura (membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity). Pleural Mesothelioma is different from lung cancer, which refers to any type of malignant tumor that originates in the lungs, while Pleural Mesothelioma effects the pleura.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Proscar
Proscar 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.
Prosol 20 per cent sulfite free in plastic container
Prosol 20 per cent sulfite free 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.
Prosom
Prosom 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): estazolam.
Prosopagnosia
A loss of the ability to identify members of complex categories such as faces.
Prospective study
Investigation in which a group of subjects is recruited and monitored in accordance with criteria described in a protocol.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Prostaphlin
Prostaphlin 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): oxacillin sodium.
Prostascint
Prostascint 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): capromab pendetide.
Prostatalgia
Pain in the prostate gland.
Prostate
A male sex gland that produces a thick fluid which forms part of semen.
Prostate acid phosphatase (PAP)
An enzyme produced by the prostate that is elevated in some patients when prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate.
Prostate cancer
A disease in which abnormal tumor cells develop in the prostate gland and may spread to other parts of the body, including the bones.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
An antigen made by the prostate gland and found in the blood that may indicate cancer in the prostate gland.
Prostate-specific antigen blood test
A blood test used to help detect prostate cancer by measuring a substance called prostate-specific antigen made by the prostate.
Prostatism
Any condition of the prostate that causes interference with the flow of urine from the bladder.
Prostatitis
An inflamed condition of the prostate gland that may be accompanied by discomfort, pain, frequent urination, infrequent urination and sometimes fever.
Prostep
Prostep 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): nicotine.
Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Prosthetic testis
An artificial testis made of a soft silicone compound and surgically implanted for cosmetic effect into an empty scrotum.
Prosthetics
The field of knowledge relating to prostheses.
Prosthodontist
Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance), maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses.
Prostin e2
Prostin e2 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): dinoprostone.
Prostin f2 alpha
Prostin f2 alpha 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): dinoprost tromethamine.
Prostin vr pediatric
Prostin vr pediatric 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): alprostadil.
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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
Prevention of disease or of a process that can lead to disease.
Prostration
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.
Pleural mesothelioma
Cancer of the pleura (membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity). Pleural Mesothelioma is different from lung cancer, which refers to any type of malignant tumor that originates in the lungs, while Pleural Mesothelioma effects the pleura.
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