Category: P

Having more than the usual number of teeth.  

A surgical procedure for treating ulcers in the duodenum or stomach, or stomach cancer. It involves removing a portion of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum. A section of the jejunum is then routed through an opening in the transverse mesocolon and attached to the rear wall of the stomach, creating a posterior…

Inflammation of the grey matter in both the spinal cord and brain, as seen in acute anterior poliomyelitis.  

A uncommon condition linked to either pregnancy or chronic alcoholism, marked by blood vessel disease in the brain that leads to blocked blood flow, causing certain brain areas to die. Symptoms include eye muscle paralysis, involuntary eye movements, uncoordinated motions, limb tremors, speech difficulties, optic nerve inflammation, altered consciousness, delirium, and hallucinations. This is also…

A bright red skin rash that reveals fine veins, results in skin pigmentation, and ultimately leads to skin atrophy, closely mimicking damage from excessive x-ray exposure. A bright red skin rash appears, highlighting delicate blood vessels beneath the surface, along with changes in skin color and eventual skin thinning. It closely mirrors the damage seen…

A large red blood cell with an irregular shape and varying sizes.  

Abundant beard growth, particularly when observed in women.  

Utilizing air for therapy; treating pulmonary diseases.  

Bleeding into the air sacs and tissues of the lungs.  

A less frequently used term for a lung condition caused by malaria.