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Papilledema
Papilledema Swelling of the optic disk. May be due to an increase of pressure in the skull.
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Disk
A round, flat structure, particularly the fibrous cartilage layer between two vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine). Also called intervertebral disk.
Skull
The bony framework of the head.
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Papilla
A small nipple-shaped projection.
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.
Papilloma
The common wart; a benign tumor derived from epithelium. They are caused by papillomaviruses.
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Palpebra
The eyelid.
Panacea
A remedy for all diseases.
Pandemic
A widespread epidemic.
Panic
A sudden attack of anxiety.
Papilla
A small nipple-shaped projection.
Papilledema
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.
Paralysis
Inability to move parts of the body.
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