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Protein content (medical products)

With regard to natural rubber latex products, proteins may elicit Type I, immediate type…

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Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)

A deficiency of protein and food energy; the worlds most widespread malnutrition problem.

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Proteins

Any of a class of naturally occurring complex combinations of amino acids (containing carbon,…

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Proton pump inhibitors

Are medications that stop the stomachs acid pump. Examples are omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid),…

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Proximal

Nearest to the trunk, midline or point of origin.

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Pseudoaneurysm

The dilation of an artery due to disruption of the wall, but the dilatation…

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PNS

Peripheral Nervous System

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Pocket Infection

Purulent fluid in the subcutaneous pocket of a totally implanted intravascular catheter that might…

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Polarized Light

A technique of illumination in the microscopic assessment of a specimen. It is most…

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Polymicrobial Ointment

An ointment which contains several antibiotics.

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Poor scar formation

Can have several different characteristics including excessive scar tissue (aesthetics), reduced scar strength and…

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