Category: P

Precursor molecule for rennin.  

A sodium channel blocker that can be used to help regulate heart rhythm.  

Precursor molecule for ACTH, β-endorphin, β-lipotropin, and three forms of dynorphin.  

Precursor molecule produced by the adrenal medulla for enkephalin.  

The mobile complex of helicase and primase that is involved in DNA replication.  

Ulceration of tissue, usually located over a bony prominence thinly covered with flesh such as the spine, heels, elbows, shoulder blades, or hip, resulting from impaired blood circulation or pressure from prolonged confinement in bed. Open sores that develop on the skin from sustained pressure on a part of the body; also known as bedsores…

Precursor molecule formed in the posterior pituitary for vasopressin.  

Precursor molecule formed in the posterior pituitary for oxytocin.  

Precursor molecule formed in the pituitary cells, neurons, and other tissues for ACTH, γ-MSH, β-LPH, α-MSH, CL IP, γ-LPH, β-endorphin, and met-enkephalin.  

Infants born before prenatal development is complete; infants born prior to 37 weeks of gestation.