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Pyrogen
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PyrogenSomething that causes fever.
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Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
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Pyrogenic
Causing fever.
Pyrolite
Pyrolite 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): technetium tc-99m pyro-trimeta phosphates kit.
Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
Pyrophosphate arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
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Puncture
A wound produced by a pointed object.
Purulent
Containing pus.
Pyelitis
Inflammation of the urine-collecting system within the kidney.
Pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6, sometimes used to treat nausea in pregnancy or to manage premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Pyrogen
Perfusionist
During heart surgery, blood is detoured outside the body through a machine in order to bypass the heart, allowing surgery to proceed.ÿ The perfusionist is the person who monitors and controls the flow of blood through this machine.
Palliative care
Caring for a patient by maintaining the best quality of remaining life. Also offering support and guidance to the patient and family.
Phenobarbitol
A sedating medication used to control seizures.
Photodynamic radiation therapy
A light sensitive drug is given through a vein and concentrates in the tumor. Then, during a surgical procedure, a special light activates the drug. The activated drug kills tumor cells.
Primary brain tumor
Original source of tumor is the brain rather than other areas of the body.
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Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pyrogenic
Causing fever.
Pyrolite
Pyrolite 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): technetium tc-99m pyro-trimeta phosphates kit.
Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
Pyrophosphate arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Puncture
A wound produced by a pointed object.
Purulent
Containing pus.
Pyelitis
Inflammation of the urine-collecting system within the kidney.
Pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6, sometimes used to treat nausea in pregnancy or to manage premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Pyrogen
Perfusionist
During heart surgery, blood is detoured outside the body through a machine in order to bypass the heart, allowing surgery to proceed.ÿ The perfusionist is the person who monitors and controls the flow of blood through this machine.
Palliative care
Caring for a patient by maintaining the best quality of remaining life. Also offering support and guidance to the patient and family.
Phenobarbitol
A sedating medication used to control seizures.
Photodynamic radiation therapy
A light sensitive drug is given through a vein and concentrates in the tumor. Then, during a surgical procedure, a special light activates the drug. The activated drug kills tumor cells.
Primary brain tumor
Original source of tumor is the brain rather than other areas of the body.
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