Category: P

A protein present on the cell surface that interacts with the female hormone progesterone; breast cancer cells frequently exhibit positivity for progesterone receptor (PR).  

A sac-like structure formed by the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity), which accompanies the testicles as they descend into the scrotum and develops into the tunica vaginalis.  

The dependence on specific behaviors that induce changes in mood, such as excessive eating, gambling, sexual activity, overwork, and shopping.  

A sleep disorder characterized by disruptions in sleep patterns that cannot be attributed to an underlying medical condition, another mental disorder, or the use of prescription medications or substances.  

The fundamental personality of an individual with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). In women, the primary personality often exhibits traits of timidity and passiveness, and may receive a diagnosis of depression.  

A headache that is not caused by another disease or medical condition. Tension headaches are a subtype of primary headache.  

A swirling motion that extends outward from the umbilicus, representing the energetic pattern associated with a developing child in the womb.  

Presenilin 1 and presenilin 2 are protein components crucial for the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP). Genetic mutations occurring in the genes responsible for encoding these proteins have the potential to trigger early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.  

A maternal infection that is transmitted to the fetus through the placenta, following a vertical route.  

An alteration in a gene preceding a mutation, which does not impact the functionality of the gene.