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Pyrophosphate
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Pyrophosphate Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
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Calcium
Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Chondrocalcinosis
Calcification of articular cartilage. May be associated with attacks of joint inflammation that may mimic gout ('Pseudogout').
X-ray
Electromagnetic energy used to produce images of bones and internal organs onto film.
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Pyrogen
Something that causes fever.
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 arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
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Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
A rapidly-developing skin ulcer with a well-defined red or violaceous overhanging border. Believed to be vasculitic in nature.
Pyrophosphate
Pyrophosphate arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
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.
Precose
Precose (acarbose) is a drug for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes.
Prolastin
A medication for the treatment of genetic emphysema. Produced by Bayer.
Prandase
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Made by Bayer.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Calcium
Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Chondrocalcinosis
Calcification of articular cartilage. May be associated with attacks of joint inflammation that may mimic gout ('Pseudogout').
X-ray
Electromagnetic energy used to produce images of bones and internal organs onto film.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pyrogen
Something that causes fever.
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 arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
A rapidly-developing skin ulcer with a well-defined red or violaceous overhanging border. Believed to be vasculitic in nature.
Pyrophosphate
Pyrophosphate arthropathy
Joint disease resulting from pyrophosphate deposition in joints. It has inflammatory and degenerative components.
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.
Precose
Precose (acarbose) is a drug for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes.
Prolastin
A medication for the treatment of genetic emphysema. Produced by Bayer.
Prandase
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Made by Bayer.
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