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Pertussis
Pertussis See whooping cough.
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Cough
A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs typically in order to clear the lung airways of fluids, mucus, or material.
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Perth and Kinross doctors
All doctors near Perth and Kinross, Great Britain. Doctors who can assist a patient in Perth and Kinross.
Perth doctors
All doctors near Perth, Australia. Doctors who can assist a patient in Perth.
Perth Infirmary
The Perth Infirmary is a hospital in Scotland (Great Britain).
Perthe's disease
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (Legg-Perthe's disease).
Pertofrane
Pertofrane 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): desipramine hydrochloride.
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Perforation
A hole or break through a membrane or the wall of an organ.
Periodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth.
Periosteum
The connective tissue covering the bones of the body.
Peripheral
At or near the surface of the body. Located away from the center structure.
Pernicious
Fatal.
Pertussis
Petit mal
A mild seizure with a momentary loss of consciousness.
Phagomania
An obsession with eating.
Pharmacist
A person licensed to mix and dispense drugs.
Phenylalanine
An essential amino acid occurring in proteins. A small amount of phenylalanine is necessary in the diet to make the proteins that form human tissues.
Phlebotomy
Withdrawal of blood from a vein.
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