Category P

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partial vulvectomy
Surgery to remove an affected area of the vulva (the... (continued)
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pasireotide
A synthetic long-acting cyclic peptide with somatostatin-like activity. Pasireotide activates... (continued)
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passive antibody therapy
Treatment with injections of antibodies made in another animal or... (continued)
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pastoral counselor
A person who is trained to give spiritual and mental... (continued)
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patchouli
A bushy herb that is a member of the mint... (continued)
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paternal
Having to do with the father, coming from the father,... (continued)
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Paterson-Kelly syndrome
A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and... (continued)
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pathognomonic
Having to do with a sign or symptom that is... (continued)
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pathological stage
The stage of cancer (extent of cancer in the body)... (continued)
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pathological staging
A method used to determine the stage of cancer (extent... (continued)
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pathologic fracture
A broken bone caused by disease, often by the spread... (continued)
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pathologist
A doctor who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues... (continued)
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pathology report
The description of cells and tissues made by a pathologist... (continued)
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patient advocate
A person who helps a patient work with others who... (continued)
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patient-controlled analgesia
A method of pain relief in which the patient controls... (continued)
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patient-specific follicular lymphoma-derived anti-idiotype vaccine
A patient-specific cancer vaccine directed against the soluble protein idiotype... (continued)
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Pavabid
(Other name for: papaverine)
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Pavatym
(Other name for: papaverine)
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Paxil
(Other name for: paroxetine hydrochloride)
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pazopanib hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of a small molecule inhibitor of multiple... (continued)
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PCA
A method of pain relief in which the patient controls... (continued)
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PCNSL
Primary CNS lymphoma. Cancer that forms in the lymph tissue... (continued)
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PCOS
A condition marked by infertility, enlarged ovaries, menstrual problems, high... (continued)
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PCR
A laboratory method used to make many copies of a... (continued)
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PC regimen
A chemotherapy combination used to treat endometrial, ovarian, head and... (continued)