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Polyunsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fat A type of fat found in vegetable oils and margarines that doesn't appear to raise blood cholesterol levels.
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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.
Cholesterol
A substance similar to fat that is found in the blood, muscles, liver, brain, and other body tissues.
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Poly-pred
Poly-pred 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): neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate; prednisolone acetate.
Poly-rx
Poly-rx 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): polymyxin b sulfate.
Polyarthalgia
Pains in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints
Polyarthritis
Inflammation in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints.
Polycillin
Polycillin 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): ampicillin-ampicillin trihydrate.
Polycillin-n
Polycillin-n 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): ampicillin sodium.
Polycillin-prb
Polycillin-prb 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): ampicillin-ampicillin trihydrate; probenecid.
Polyclonal activator
A substance that induces activation of many individual clones of either T or B cells. See Mitogen.
Polycystic Kidney Disease
A rare inherited condition in which the kidney are composed of multiple cysts. Kidney cysts are associated with an increased incidence of cerebral aneurysm. Symptoms usually appear later (if they do at all) and include blood in the urine, flank pain, excessive urination at night and abdominal pain. Individuals may also have elevated blood pressure. Chronic (end-stage renal disease) renal failure is the most common result in the 5th to 6th decades of life.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS is a disorder in which the ovaries produce excessive amounts of male hormones (androgens) and develop many small cysts. Symptoms commonly include heavy, irregular or missed periods as well as acne, excessive hair growth on the face, obesity and infertility.
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Clinical symptom complex characterized by oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, anovulation, and regularly associated with bilateral polycystic ovaries.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
A syndrome associated with bilateral polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance. Symptoms frequently include decreased menstrual flow, irregular menses, anovulation, and infertility.
Polycythemia
Abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells or hematocrit.
Polycythemia vera
Polycythemia vera is an abnormal increase in blood cells (primarily red blood cells) resulting from excess production by the bone marrow.
Polydactyly
Extra fingers or toes.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst.
Polyhidrosis
Excessive sweating.
Polyiterophilia
A form of hyperphilia in which a person's own erotosexual responsiveness is built up toward orgasm by reiterating the same activity (manual, oral, anal, vaginal, or penile) many times with many partners.
Polymedic Hospital
The Polymedic Hospital is a hospital in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
Polymerase chain reaction
An in vitro method for enzymatically synthesizing and amplifying defined sequences of DNA in molecular biology. Can be used for improving DNA-based diagnostic procedures for identifying unknown BW agents.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
PCR. A method for amplifying a DNA base sequence using a heat-stable polymerase and two 20-base primers, one complementary to the (+) strand at one end of the sequence to be amplified and one complementary to the (-) strand at the other end. Because the newly synthesized DNA strands can subsequently serve as additional templates for the same primer sequences, successive rounds of primer annealing, strand elongation, and dissociation produce rapid and highly specific amplification of the desired sequence. PCR also can be used to detect the existence of the defined sequence in a DNA sample.
Polymorphism
Literally, "having many shapes"; in genetics polymorphism means occurring in more than one form within a species; the existence of multiple alleles at a particular genetic locus.
Polymorphonuclear
Having nuclei of varied forms; denoting a variety of leukocyte.
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
White cell, granular cytoplasm. Neutral staining (neutrophil) - most frequent, phagocytic. Basophilic staining - basophil q.v. Eosinophilic staining - eosinophil q.v.
Polymox
Polymox 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): amoxicillin.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Causes limb girdle pain and stiffness. Associated with a high ESR (usually > 40mm/h) and there may be giant cell arteritis in some patients. Mainly affects those of over 60 years of age.
Polymyositis
Inflammatory muscle disease (a connective tissue disease).
Polymyxin b sulfate
Polymyxin b sulfate 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): polymyxin b sulfate.
Polynucleotides
Long chains of nucleotides formed by chemical links between the sugar and phosphate groups.
Polyp
A growth that projects from the lining of mucous membrane, such as the intestine.
Polypectomy
Surgical removal of a polyp.
Polyphagia
Excessive hunger; may be a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes.
Polypoid
Resembling a polyp.
Polyposis
The presence of many polyps.
Polyps
An abnormal growth of a mucous membrane, often in the nasal passages, bladder, rectum, or uterus. Polyps, though often benign, have been associated with cancers and can be surgically removed.
Polysporin
Polysporin 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): bacitracin zinc; polymyxin b sulfate.
Polytrim
Polytrim 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): polymyxin b sulfate; trimethoprim sulfate.
Polyunsaturated Fats
A type of fat that comes from vegetables.
Polyuria
Excessive, frequent urination.
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Plantar warts
Warts that occur on the sole of the foot and look like calluses as a result of an infection or a specific virus.
Plastic surgery
Surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue.
Platelets
Cells found in the blood.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience prior to their monthly periods.
Polyposis
The presence of many polyps.
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Porphyria
A group of rare, inherited blood disorders. When a person has porphyria, cells fail to change chemicals (porphyrins) to the substance (heme) that gives blood its color. Porphyrins then build up in the body. They show up in large amounts in stool and urine, causing the urine to be colored blue. They cause a number of problems, including strange behavior.
Portal hypertension
High blood pressure in the portal vein. This vein carries blood into the liver. Portal hypertension is caused by a blood clot. This is a common complication of cirrhosis.
Portal vein
The large vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.
Portosystemic shunt
An operation to create an opening between the portal vein and other veins around the liver. Can also be accessed via the jugular vein in angiography. Known as T.I.P.S.
Postcholecystectomy syndrome
A condition that occurs after gallbladder removal. The muscle between the gallbladder and the small intestine does not work properly, causing pain, nausea, and indigestion. Also called biliary dyskinesia.
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