Category: P

Infection with the organism Pneumocystis carinii, usually occurring only in infants or immunosuppressed persons (e.g., those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome); usually involves the lungs (pneumonia) and is characterized by fever, cough, rapid breathing, and cyanosis. This form of pneumonia may be fatal. Current treatment includes pentamidine and sulfa drugs (e.g., Bactrim); other agents are…

Active immunizing agent effective against the 23 most common strains of Pneumococcus, associated with many, but not all, cases of pneumococcal pneumonia. Once vaccinated, a person has immunity for at least 5 years.  

To walking on the entire sole of the foot, as in the human gait. A type of foot posture in which the entire sole of the foot is placed on the ground in walking, as in the bear, rabbit, or human.  

Dwarf whose small size is due to lack of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary; the body is typically normally proportioned with no deformities; mental and, usually, sexual development is normal.  

Anthelmintic used to treat infestations with pinworms and round-worms. Adverse effects include fever, vertigo, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. A drug used for the treatment of threadworms and ascariasis. An anthelmintic medication is utilized to address infections caused by roundworms and threadworms. Potential adverse reactions encompass stomach discomfort, queasiness, throwing up, and loose stools.  

A synthetic penicillin-type antibiotic indicated in moderate to severe infections. Adverse effects include loose stools and liver abnormalities. A ureidopenicillin with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. The drug is active against the serious infective agent Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  

Neoplasm of the pineal gland, usually causing headache, nausea, vomiting, and hydrocephalus. A tumor of the pineal gland, usually encapsulated; often associated with precocious puberty.  

Oral beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension. It may also have stimulatory effects on the heart. Adverse effects include depression, cardiac arrhythmias, and aggravation of heart failure or asthma. Pindolol, a beta-blocker medication, is employed in the treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain due to insufficient blood flow to the heart) and hypertension…

Abnormal tract containing hairs extending from an opening in the skin, usually near the cleft at the top of the buttocks; also called pilonidae sinus.  

Congenital condition in which there is abnormal forward projection of the sternum (breastbone); it is usually harmless and requires no treatment; also called pigeon chest.