Category P

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pain threshold
The point at which a person becomes aware of pain.
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PAK4 inhibitor PF-03758309
An orally bioavailable small-molecule inhibitor of p21-activated kinase 4 (PAK4)... (continued)
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PALA
A substance that is being studied for its ability to... (continued)
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palate
The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony... (continued)
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palatine uvula
The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the... (continued)
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Palestrol
(Other name for: diethylstilbestrol)
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palifermin
A recombinant form of the endogenous human keratinocyte growth factor.... (continued)
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palifosfamide
A synthetic mustard compound with potential antineoplastic activity. An active... (continued)
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Pallace
(Other name for: megestrol acetate)
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palladium-bacteriopheophorbide
A novel palladium-substituted bacteriochlorophyll derivative and photosensitizer with potential antitumor... (continued)
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palladium Pd 103
A radioisotope of the metal palladium used in brachytherapy implants... (continued)
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palliation
Relief of symptoms and suffering caused by cancer and other... (continued)
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palliative care
Care given to improve the quality of life of patients... (continued)
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palliative therapy
Treatment given to relieve the symptoms and reduce the suffering... (continued)
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palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia
A condition marked by pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or redness... (continued)
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palonosetron
The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea... (continued)
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palonosetron hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of palonosetron, a carbazole derivative and a... (continued)
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palpable disease
A term used to describe cancer that can be felt... (continued)
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palpation
Examination by pressing on the surface of the body to... (continued)
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palpitation
A rapid or irregular heartbeat that a person can feel.
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pamidronate
A drug that is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much... (continued)
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pamidronate disodium
The disodium salt of the synthetic bisphosphonate pamidronate. Although its... (continued)
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panacea
A cure-all.
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pan-AKT kinase inhibitor GSK690693
An aminofurazan-derived inhibitor of Akt kinases with potential antineoplastic activity.... (continued)
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Pancoast tumor
A type of lung cancer that begins in the upper... (continued)