Category: P

Determining the cause(s) of an illness or disease by examining fluids and tissues from the patient before or after death. The examination may be performed on blood, plasma, microscopic tissue samples, or gross specimens. A diagnostic approach involving the identification of diseases by scrutinizing cells, tissues, or bodily fluids. Additionally, a clinical diagnosis is pursued,…

Glycosuria caused by administration of phlorhizin.  

Diabetes associated with disease of the pancreas, such as chronic or recurrent pancreatitis.  

An apparatus that is fitted for use in the vagina to help prevent urinary incontinence.  

An external support applied to vulnerable joints or other body parts to guard against injury. Protective devices include helmets, braces, tape or wrapping, and padding.  

Component of an upper extremity prosthesis that substitutes for the functions of the hand. There are many types of terminal devices, some of which are designed for use with specific tools and implements. These devices have two primary actions: voluntary opening and voluntary closing.  

An air-filled, water-filled, or foam appliance designed to reduce pressure points caused by the patient’s body weight when seated or bedridden. Examples include wheelchair cushions and air or water flotation mattresses.  

A collimator that automatically adjusts the size of the radiation field to match the size of the imaging device. Also called automatic collimator.  

A device used to guide the direction of the x-ray beam during the exposure of dental radiographs. These devices improve and standardize dental radiographic imaging and reduce the patient’s risk of radiation exposure.  

A type of input device for sending commands to a computer. Moving the device results in movement of a cursor on the monitor or computer screen. Pointing devices range from the conventional desktop mouse, trackball, and touch-sensitive screens to infrared and ultrasound pointers mounted on the head.