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Prions

Transmissible pathogenic agents that cause a variety of neurodegenerative diseases of humans and animals,…

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Procedure mask

According to Halyard: A procedure mask is a mask with earloops to secure it…

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Prone

Lying with the face and abdomen downward.

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Propagated source outbreak

An outbreak which continues over time due to the person-to-person spread. Communicable.

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Prophylaxis

Prevention of disease or of a process that can lead to disease. e.g. prophylactic…

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Proprioceptive

Activated by, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism; capable of receiving…

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Proprioceptor

Sensory nerve ending, such as those located in muscles, tendons, joints, and the inner…

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Prospective study

Individuals are identified with a common risk factor and followed forward in time to…

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Prostaglandin (PG)

One of a number of hormone-like substances that participate in a wide range of…

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Protease

An enzyme that breaks down proteins. Present on standard gloves to varying levels, additional…

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Protein content (food)

In food content, protein is critical for proper healing and functioning of the body.

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