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Prognosis
Prognosis
The anticipated outcome of treatment.
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Progenitor cells
Or precursor cells. In fetal or adult tissues, these are partially differentiated cells that divide and give rise to differentiated cells.
Progeny
Children.
Progeria
Premature aging.
Progestasert
Progestasert 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): progesterone.
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.
Progestin
Synthetic form of the female sex hormone progesterone.
Progestin-induced hermaphroditism
A syndrome of hermaphroditic birth defect of the sex organs induced in the 46,XX gonadally female fetus by synthetic hormones, derivatives of progesterone and 19-nortestosterone, formerly used in cases of threatened miscarriage in the untried belief, subsequently proved erroneous, that they would preserve the pregnancy. After crossing the placenta in a small percentage of cases the hormone given to the mother had a masculinizing effect on the external genitalia of the daughter fetus.
Progestins
Synthetic analogs of progesterone that have some of the properties of natural progesterone.
Progestogen
A synthetic type of progesterone
Proglycem
Proglycem 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): diazoxide.
Prograf
Prograf 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): tacrolimus.
Progressions Health Systems
The Progressions Health Systems is a hospital in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.
Progressive Care Center
The Progressive Care Center is a hospital in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States.
Progressive Of Media
The Progressive Of Media is a hospital in Media, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Post
Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
PPO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
PDO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
Prognosis
Prophylaxis
Cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Prosthodontist
Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance), maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses.
Pulp
The nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue inside a tooth.
Pulp cap
A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue.
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