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pilus
Hair.
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pigeon toe
A foot condition where the toes turn in.
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physiology
The branch of medicine that deals with the function of the various parts of the living organism.
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physician
A doctor. An authorized practitioner of medicine.
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photophobia
Abnormal intolerance of light.
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phonation
Making vocal sounds.
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phobia
Any persistent, unreasonable abnormal fear.
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phlegm
Mucus, especially mucus produced by the lungs during inflammation or infection.
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phlebotomy
Withdrawal of blood from a vein.
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phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein.
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phimosis
Excessive tightness of the foreskin of the penis.
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petit mal
A mild seizure with a momentary loss of consciousness.
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pernicious anemia
Anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
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pernicious
Fatal.
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peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum.
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peritoneum
The membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavity.
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peristalsis
The waves of contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscle of the digestive tract.
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peripheral
At or near the surface of the body. Located away from the center structure.
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periosteum
The connective tissue covering the bones of the body.
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periodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth.
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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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