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Papilla
Papilla A small nipple-shaped projection.
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Projection
A defense mechanism, operating unconsciously, in which what is emotionally unacceptable in the self is unconsciously rejected and attributed (projected) to others.
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Papillary
Having small nipple-shaped projections.
Papillary Muscles
Small muscles that are part of the inside walls of the ventricles and attach to the chordae tendineae.
Papillary stenosis
A condition in which the openings of the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts narrow.
Papilledema
Swelling of the optic disk. May be due to an increase of pressure in the skull.
Papilloma
The common wart; a benign tumor derived from epithelium. They are caused by papillomaviruses.
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Palpate
To feel with the fingers.
Palpebra
The eyelid.
Panacea
A remedy for all diseases.
Pandemic
A widespread epidemic.
Panic
A sudden attack of anxiety.
Papilla
Papilledema
Swelling of the optic disk. May be due to an increase of pressure in the skull.
Papule
A solid, raised skin lesion.
Para-aminobenzoic acid
PABA, a substance used in suntan lotion and used clinically to treat rickettsial diseases.
Paracentesis
Surgical removal of fluid from a cavity.
Parainfluenza virus
One of a group of viruses that cause a variety of upper respiratory diseases.
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