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Pyrogenic
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PyrogenicCausing 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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Pyrogen
Something that causes 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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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
A marked loss of strength, as in exhaustion.
Pyrogenic
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.
Pleurectomy
A surgical procedure to remove part of the chest or abdomen lining (pleura) and some of the tissue around it.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
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--------------------------------------
Pyrogen
Something that causes 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--------------------------------------
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
A marked loss of strength, as in exhaustion.
Pyrogenic
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.
Pleurectomy
A surgical procedure to remove part of the chest or abdomen lining (pleura) and some of the tissue around it.
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