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Prostate
Prostate A male sex gland that produces a thick fluid which forms part of semen.
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Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
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).
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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.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
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 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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Papulopustular acne
A type of acne characterized by the presence of papules and pustules.
Propionibacterium acnes
A normal resident on the skin, P. acnes will multiply rapidly in clogged hair follicles where sebum is trapped.
Pustule
An inflammatory comedo that resembles a whitehead with a ring of redness around it.
PET scan
Positron emission tomography scan. A diagnostic test that uses a sophisticated camera and computer to produce images of how your body is functioning. PET scans show the difference between healthy and abnormally functioning tissues.
PSA
Prostate specific antigen. A protein which comes from the prostate gland. The PSA test, which measures the levels of prostate specific antigen in the blood, is one test for prostate cancer.
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Pallidotomy
A surgical procedure in which a part of the brain called the globus pallidus is lesioned in order to improve symptoms of tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia.
Parkinsonism
The name given to a group of disorders with similar features; four primary symptoms (tremor, rigidity, postural instability, and bradykinesia) that are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
Palsy
Paralysis of a muscle or group of muscles
Peristalsis
Wavelike contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Pyramidal pathway
A collection of nerve tracts that travel from the cerebral cortex through the pyramid of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the spinal cord. Within the pyramid of the medulla, fibers cross from one side of the brain to the opposite side of the spinal cord; the pyramidal pathway is intact in Parkinson's disease.
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