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Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
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Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
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Proscar
Proscar 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): finasteride.
Prosol 20 per cent sulfite free in plastic container
Prosol 20 per cent sulfite free 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): amino acids.
Prosom
Prosom 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): estazolam.
Prosopagnosia
A loss of the ability to identify members of complex categories such as faces.
Prospective study
Investigation in which a group of subjects is recruited and monitored in accordance with criteria described in a protocol.
Prosser Memorial Hospital
The Prosser Memorial Hospital is a hospital in Prosser, Washington, United States.
Prostaphlin
Prostaphlin 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): oxacillin sodium.
Prostascint
Prostascint 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): capromab pendetide.
Prostatalgia
Pain in the prostate gland.
Prostate
A male sex gland that produces a thick fluid which forms part of semen.
Prostate acid phosphatase (PAP)
An enzyme produced by the prostate that is elevated in some patients when prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate.
Prostate cancer
A disease in which abnormal tumor cells develop in the prostate gland and may spread to other parts of the body, including the bones.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
An antigen made by the prostate gland and found in the blood that may indicate cancer in the prostate gland.
Prostate-specific antigen blood test
A blood test used to help detect prostate cancer by measuring a substance called prostate-specific antigen made by the prostate.
Prostatism
Any condition of the prostate that causes interference with the flow of urine from the bladder.
Prostatitis
An inflamed condition of the prostate gland that may be accompanied by discomfort, pain, frequent urination, infrequent urination and sometimes fever.
Prostep
Prostep 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): nicotine.
Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Prosthetic testis
An artificial testis made of a soft silicone compound and surgically implanted for cosmetic effect into an empty scrotum.
Prosthetics
The field of knowledge relating to prostheses.
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.
Prostin e2
Prostin e2 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): dinoprostone.
Prostin f2 alpha
Prostin f2 alpha 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): dinoprost tromethamine.
Prostin vr pediatric
Prostin vr pediatric 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): alprostadil.
Prostration
A marked loss of strength, as in exhaustion.
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Polymyositis
Inflammatory muscle disease (a connective tissue disease).
Penciclovir
A substance used in the treatment of herpes labialis.
Poncet's disease
Polyarthritis accompanying active visceral tuberculosis.
Preiser's disease
Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the scaphoid bone in the wrist.
Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
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Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
A rapidly-developing skin ulcer with a well-defined red or violaceous overhanging border. Believed to be vasculitic in nature.
Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate causes pseudogout and is responsible for chondrocalcinosis visible on X-ray.
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