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ptilosis
Shedding of the eyelashes.
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psychosis
A mental disorder with serious derangement of the thinking process, often including delusions or hallucinations.
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psychopath
A person with a mental disorder characterized by the conspicuous disregard for the rights and needs of others, the lack…
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psychology
The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
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psychoanalysis
A technique developed by Sigmund Freud for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
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psychiatry
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders.
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psoriasis
Chronic, recurring skin disease characterized by red, inflamed patches covered with scales.
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pruritus
Itching.
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proteinuria
Protein in the urine.
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protein
An organic compound composed primarily of amino acids.
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prosthesis
An artificial substitute for a missing body part.
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prostate
A male reproductive gland that surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra.
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prolapse
The falling or slipping out of place of an internal organ, such as when the uterus falls into the…
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prolactin
The pituitary hormone that promotes the growth of breast tissue and encourages the production of milk.
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prognosis
The probable outcome of a disease.
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progesterone
A steroid produced by the ovaries to prepare the uterus for the reception and development of the fertilized ovum…
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progeria
Premature aging.
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progeny
Children.
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prodrome
Symptoms marking the onset of an illness.
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proctitis
Inflammation of the rectum.
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prevalence
The number of cases of a specific disease in a given population at a certain point in time.
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