Author: Glossary
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Accidental parasite
A parasite infesting a host that is not its normal host.
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Parasexuality
Recombination without sexual reproduction, as in fungi.
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Parasalpingitis
Inflammation of the tissues around an oviduct or a eustachian tube. Inflammation of the tissues surrounding a Fallopian tube.
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Parapsoriasis lichenoides chronica
A form of parapsoriasis that forms a widespread network over the extremities and trunk that is red to blue, sometimes resembling psoriasis or lichen planus.
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Parapsoriasis en plaque
A form of parapsoriasis that is often the precursor of mycosis fungoides.
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Paraproteinemia
The presence of abnormal or excessive amounts of proteins, such as immunoglobulins or cryoglobulins, in the blood. Paraproteinemias include amyloidosis, cryoglobulinemia, cryofibrinogenemia, cold IgM antibody disease, light chain disease, monoclonal gammopathy, multiple myeloma, and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. Plasma exchange therapy, immunomodulating drugs, or specific chemotherapeutic agents are used to treat these disorders.
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Paraprostatitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the prostate.
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Paraproctitis
Inflammation of the tissues near the rectum.
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Parapraxia
Disturbed mental processes producing inaccuracy, forgetfulness, and tendency to misplace things and make slips of speech or pen.
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Parapoplexy
A mild or slight apoplexy with partial stupor; a stupor resembling apoplexy.