All terms that start with the letter P
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puerperium
The period of time just after childbirth.
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pulmonary
Having to do with the lungs.
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pulse
The heartbeat as felt through the walls of an artery.
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puncture
A wound produced by a pointed object.
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pupil
The opening in the center of the iris.
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purpura
Movement of blood into the soft tissues, producing bruises.
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purulent
Containing pus.
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pus
A thick fluid produced in certain infections.
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pustule
A small pus-containing blister.
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pyelitis
Inflammation of the urine-collecting system within the kidney.
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pyelonephritis
Kidney infection.
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pylorus
The junction of the stomach and the small intestine.
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pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
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pyridoxine
Vitamin B6, sometimes used to treat nausea in pregnancy or to manage premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
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pyrogen
Something that causes fever.
