Category P

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promyelocytic leukemia
An aggressive (fast-growing) type of acute myeloid leukemia in which...
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pro-oxidant
A substance that can produce oxygen byproducts of metabolism that...
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prophylactic
In medicine, something that prevents or protects.
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prophylactic cranial irradiation
Radiation therapy to the head to reduce the risk that...
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prophylactic mastectomy
Surgery to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by...
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prophylactic oophorectomy
Surgery intended to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by...
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prophylactic surgery
Surgery to remove an organ or gland that shows no...
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prophylaxis
An attempt to prevent disease.
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propofol
A hypnotic alkylphenol derivative. Formulated for intravenous induction of sedation...
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propylthiouracil
A thiourea derivative with antithyroid property. Propylthiouracil (PTU) interferes with...
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Proscar
(Other name for: finasteride)
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prospective
In medicine, a study or clinical trial in which participants...
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prospective cohort study
A research study that follows over time groups of individuals...
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Prost 30
A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the detection...
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prostaglandin
One of several hormone-like substances made by the body. Different...
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prostaglandin E1
A drug that is used to treat impotence (inability to...
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prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2
An enzyme that speeds up the formation of substances that...
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ProstaScint
A substance used to detect prostate cancer. It contains a...
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ProstaScint scan
An imaging test used to detect prostate cancer. The patient...
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prostate
A gland in the male reproductive system. The prostate surrounds...
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prostate cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland...
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prostate cancer vaccine ONY-P1
A cell-based vaccine derived from prostate cancer with potential immunopotentiating...
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prostatectomy
An operation to remove part or all of the prostate....
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Prostate Health Cocktail
(Other name for: cholecalciferol/d-alpha tocopherol/L-selenomethionine/green tea extract/saw palmetto berry extract/daidzein/genistein/lycopene...
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prostate-specific antigen
A protein made by the prostate gland and found in...