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Purpura
Purpura A hemorraghic disease characterized by extravasation of blood into the tissues producing spontaneous ecchymoses and petechiae.
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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
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.
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of the vein.
Pinna
The projecting part of the ear; also known as the auricle.
Pedunculated polyp
A polyp attached by a thin stalk (peduncle).
Polypoid
Resembling a polyp.
Purpura
Pus
A protein-rich liquid inflammation product comprised of leukocytes, a thin fluid and cellular debris.
Pyometra
An accumulation of pus within the uterus.
Pyogranuloma
An infiltration of polymorphonuclear cells into an area of chronic inflammation characterized by mononuclear cells, macrophages, lymphocytes and even plasma cells.
Proteinuria
Protein in the urine.
Psychomotor agitation
Excessive motor activity that accompanies and is associated with a feeling of inner tension. The activity is usually nonproductive and repetitious and consists of such behavior as pacing, fidgeting, wringing of the hands, pulling of clothes, and inability to sit still.
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