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pediculosis
Infestation with lice.
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pelvis
The bony structure formed by the sacrum, coccyx, ilium, pubis and ischium.
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pemphigus
A skin condition characterized by large blisters.
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pepsin
A digestive enzyme found in the stomach.
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peptic
Having to do with the stomach.
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percutaneous
Introduced through the skin.
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perforation
A hole or break through a membrane or the wall of an organ.
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pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart.
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pericardium
The fibrous sac the heart.
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perineum
The pelvic floor. In females, the region from the vagina to the anus. In males, the region from the base…
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periodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth.
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periosteum
The connective tissue covering the bones of the body.
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peripheral
At or near the surface of the body. Located away from the center structure.
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peristalsis
The waves of contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscle of the digestive tract.
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peritoneum
The membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavity.
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peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum.
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pernicious
Fatal.
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pernicious anemia
Anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
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pertussis
A serious infectious respiratory disease of children. Named for the distinctive whooping sound made by the patient after a coughing…
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petit mal
A mild seizure with a momentary loss of consciousness.
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phagocyte
Any cell that destroys invading microorganisms.
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