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Propiolactone
A disinfectant used in preparing certain viral and bacterial vaccines.
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Postexposure prophylaxis
A preventive measure taken to protect a person or community from harm after contact with disease-causing chemicals, germs, or physical agents.
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Prophylactic cranial irradiation
Radiation therapy used to prevent cancers, e.g., small cell carcinoma of the lung, from metastasizing to the brain.
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Propeptonuria
Excretion of propeptone in the urine.
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Propeptone
An intermediate product in the digestive conversion of protein into peptone.
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Propellant
Any agent that forces another to move in a desired direction. Inhaled medications rely on propellants to improve drug delivery to patients. Hydrofluoroalkane propellants are used in metered dose inhalers, i.e., in canisters that deliver drugs such as beta-agonists or anticholinergic agents to patients with asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease.
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Propane
An inflammable odorless, colorless hydrocarbon, C3Hg, that is present in natural gas.
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Propalinal
Applied to a backward and forward movement, as of the jaws.
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Mouth prop
A metal or rubber device inserted between the jaws to maintain the mouth in an open position.
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Prop
A device of sturdy material used to support or hold something in place.
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