Category: P

A term used for different anatomical structures; when used without specification, it typically refers to the portio vaginalis uteri, which is the part of the uterus located within the vagina.  

An exceptionally uncommon inherited disorder that manifests in early life. Porphyrins are present in bones, teeth, and urine, causing them to take on a reddish or chocolate-brown hue. This condition is associated with significant photosensitivity, resulting in skin scarring, finger loss, and excessive hair growth.  

The most common and significant among the three types of porphyria. Acute episodes typically manifest between the ages of 20 and 30. Characteristically, individuals experience intense burning or cramp-like abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation. The nervous system is also affected, leading to limb and trunk paralysis, and later, cranial nerve involvement. Psychological disturbances, rapid heart…

The Adam’s apple is the prominent structure at the front of the throat, consisting of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx.  

The overproduction of seminal fluid.  

A medical tool used to extract polyps.  

Excessive plasma in the bloodstream.  

Having more than the usual number of fingernails or toenails.  

Excessive production of stomach acids.  

An unusually high amount of blood in the body.