Category: P
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Premature delivery
The delivery of a viable infant following the natural termination of a pregnancy beyond the twentieth week.
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Premature atrial beat
A rhythmical occurrence that precedes its anticipated timing.
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Premalignant skin lesion
A deviant alteration in the skin with a considerable likelihood of progressing into skin cancer, yet not currently malignant.
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Pregnancy category
A framework for categorizing medications based on their known hazards when used during pregnancy. Category A: Rigorous investigations involving human subjects have shown no discernible risk to the developing fetus. Category B: Research conducted on animals suggests no fetal risk, although there are no equivalent studies on humans; alternatively, adverse effects observed in animals have…
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Preformed vitamin A
Retinol and retinyl ester are derived from animal sources such as fish, meat (especially liver), and dairy products. These compounds are either utilized directly by the body or undergo metabolism to form retinal and retinoic acid.
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Preeclampsia and eclampsia
Medical conditions that arise in the later stages of pregnancy are linked to increased blood pressure, fluid accumulation, and the presence of protein in the urine. These disorders have the potential to result in stillbirth.
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Preconceptional
This term denotes the period prior to the occurrence of pregnancy, specifically referring to the time before conception takes place.
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Potentize
The method of infusing the curative energy of a plant into spring water is known as the process of transferring the plant’s healing properties.
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Potentization
The procedure of enhancing the potency of homeopathic remedies involves a series of dilutions and succussions of a mother tincture. This iterative process leads to increased power and efficacy in the final preparation.
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Postdrome
The post-headache stage of a migraine refers to a period during which the flow of blood within the brain continues to exhibit abnormal patterns.