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Population at risk (PAR)
In epidemiology, those persons capable of developing a specific health condition.
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Popliteal artery
The contamination of the femoral artery in the popliteal space. An artery which branches from the femoral artery behind the knee and leads into the tibial arteries. Artery extending from the femoral artery and branching to supply the legs and foot. Relating to or derived from swine (pigs); medically, used in reference to porcine heart valves…
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Popliteal
The area behind the knee joint. Referring to the back of the knee. Associated with or located in the region behind the knee joint.
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Pondimin
A commercial preparation of fenfluramine.
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Polyvinal chloride
A substance used in the manufacture of plaster and is associated with some forms of cancers.
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Polythelia
The presence of a number of nipples on the breasts. The presence of more than one nipple on a mamma. The existence of multiple nipples on a breast.
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Polynucleotide
A unit of DNA consisting of four nucleotides. A long chain of linked nucleotides, of which molecules of DNA and RNA are made. Nucleic acid composed of two or more nucleotides.
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Polyneuropathy
The gradual destruction of nervous system functioning resulting from the influence of alcohol on nerve cells. Any disease which affects several nerves. Any disease involving all of the peripheral nerves. The symptoms first affect the tips of the fingers and toes (i.e. the extremities of the nerve fibers) and subsequently spread toward the trunk. The…
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Polymorphously perverse
Open to any and all forms of sexual stimulation.
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Polymorphonuclear
Having many-shaped nuclei. Having a nucleus with multiple lobules, as some leukocytes (white blood cells). Possessing a nucleus consisting of several parts or lobes connected by fine strands.
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