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Protein content (medical products)
With regard to natural rubber latex products, proteins may elicit Type I, immediate type…
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
A deficiency of protein and food energy; the worlds most widespread malnutrition problem.
Proteins
Any of a class of naturally occurring complex combinations of amino acids (containing carbon,…
Proton pump inhibitors
Are medications that stop the stomachs acid pump. Examples are omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid),…
Pocket Infection
Purulent fluid in the subcutaneous pocket of a totally implanted intravascular catheter that might…
Polarized Light
A technique of illumination in the microscopic assessment of a specimen. It is most…
Poor scar formation
Can have several different characteristics including excessive scar tissue (aesthetics), reduced scar strength and…
