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Penis
Penis The male sex organ, which consists of a head called glans, and the shaft or body. At the tip of the glans is the urethral opening, through which urine and semen leave the body. The shaft or the body of the penis is made of spongy tissue and blood vessels. And it fills with blood an grows in size (becomes erect) during sexual excitement.
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Organ
A structural unit of an animal or plant that serves a specific function.
Urine
The waste fluid secreted by the kidneys, transported by the ureters, stored in the bladder, and voided through the urethra.
Semen
The fluid containing sperm (the male reproductive cells) that is expelled (ejaculated) through the end of the penis when the man reaches sexual climax (orgasm).
Penis
The male sex organ, which consists of a head called glans, and the shaft or body. At the tip of the glans is the urethral opening, through which urine and semen leave the body. The shaft or the body of the penis is made of spongy tissue and blood vessels. And it fills with blood an grows in size (becomes erect) during sexual excitement.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Sexual
Pertaining to sex or, more particularly, the stimulation, responsiveness, and functions of the sex organs either alone or with one or more partners.
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Penicillin
Penicillin 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): penicillin g potassium.
Penicillin g potassium
Penicillin g potassium 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): penicillin g potassium.
Penicillin g potassium in plastic container
Penicillin g potassium in plastic container 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): penicillin g potassium.
Penicillin g procaine
Penicillin g procaine 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): penicillin g procaine.
Penicillin g sodium
Penicillin g sodium 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): penicillin g sodium.
Penicillin v potassium
Penicillin v potassium 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): penicillin v potassium.
Penicillin-2
Penicillin-2 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): penicillin g potassium.
Penicillin-vk
Penicillin-vk 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): penicillin v potassium.
Penile
Pertaining to the penis.
Penile Pulse Volume Recording
A procedure that tests the blood flow to the penis.
Peninsula Hospital
Peninsula Hospital is a hospital in Far Rockaway, New York (USA).
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Peninsula Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Salisbury, Maryland (USA).
Penis enlargement treatment
Treatments aimed at increasing penile length or girth also known as penile augmentation. They can be either non-surgical treatment or surgical treatments.
Penis Pill
In the past few years a number of penis enlargement pills as well as erection helping pills have appeared.
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Pituitary
The gland from which a number of hormones are released into the bloodstream. These hormones include growth hormone, ACTH, B-lipocortin (the precursor to B-endorphorin), FSH, LH, and TSH.
Progesterone
A hormone produced in response to luteinizing hormone (LH) released from the pituitary gland. It is required to flush out the uterus if an egg is not fertilized. It is also useful for stimulating the growth of new bone mass.
Progestins
Synthetic analogs of progesterone that have some of the properties of natural progesterone.
Photoreceptor
A light sensitive neuron. Photoreceptors interact with light which produces changes in their electrical properties which are communicated to other neurons. They constitute the first stage in the physiological process which underlies vision. The human retina, like the retina of most vertebrates, contains two broad classes of photo-receptors, rods and cones.
Paternity test
A test based on blood groups to determine whether a particular man could be the biological father of a particular child; negative results prove he was not the father but positive results show only that he could be.
Penis
Penis enlargement treatment
Treatments aimed at increasing penile length or girth also known as penile augmentation. They can be either non-surgical treatment or surgical treatments.
Phentermine
A sympathomimetic amine used in attack preparations as a vasoconstrictor and bronchodilator, usually in combination with an antihistamine drug. An appetite suppressant that disrupts the transmission of signals from the neurotransmitters and is used in the management of obesity.
Pyelonephritis
Infection of the kidneys. A severe infection favoured by a slowing in the flow of urine (urinary stasis) between the kidney and bladder, through a long duct called the urethra. This stasis is naturally increased by pregnancy (atonicity of ducts), but the absence of any blockage in the urinary tract or reflex from the bladder and urethras (vesicourethral reflux) should be ascertained.
Panic disorder
Panic disorder is a condition in which persons experience sudden, severe attacks of anxiety. Symptoms consist of heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, upset stomach and fear of dying or losing control. Some patients have such attacks only occasionally, while others may have several attacks a day. Since the attacks are very frightening, many patients start to avoid situations in which the attacks have occurred, such as driving on an expressway or over bridges, shopping in large department stores or malls, etc. Agoraphobia is the term for such avoidance, which in severe cases can lead to being completely housebound.
Paresis
It is only an impairment of the action of a muscle or a group of muscles (not a total loss of function).
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