Author: Glossary
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Capillary permeability
The condition of the capillary wall that enables substances in the blood to pass into tissue spaces or into cells, or vice versa.
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Permanganate
Any one of the salts of permanganic acid.
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Peris stain
A histochemical stain that demonstrates iron when it is present in body tissues.
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Perivisceritis
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the visceral organs.
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Perivesiculitis
Inflammation of tissues around a seminal vesicle.
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Periventricular
To the area surrounding or near the ventricles, especially the ventricles of the brain.
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Perivasculitis
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding a blood vessel.
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Perivaginitis
Inflammation of the region around the vagina.
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Periurethritis
Inflammation of the tissues around the urethra.
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Periurethral bulking
The injection of collagen, plastic polymers, or other substances around the bladder sphincter. It is used as a surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence. Also known as urethral bulking.