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Pulse
Pulse The heartbeat as felt through the walls of an artery.
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Artery
A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body.
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Pulsatile
Occurring not continuously but in bursts or pulses that may be either regular or sporadic in frequency. pulsating or functioning rhythmically or in cycles.
Pulse oximeter
A device that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.
Pulse Rate
The number of heartbeats per minute. The resting pulse rate for an average adult is between 60 and 80 beats per minute.
Pulse Volume Recording (PVR)
A procedure that tests the arterial blood flow to the hands or feet. Often blood flow is checked after exercise.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
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The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
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Shedding of the eyelashes.
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The most forward bone of the pelvis.
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Puncture
A wound produced by a pointed object.
Purulent
Containing pus.
Pyelitis
Inflammation of the urine-collecting system within the kidney.
Pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6, sometimes used to treat nausea in pregnancy or to manage premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
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