The clear, yellowish, fluid part of the blood that carries the blood cells. The proteins that form blood clots are in plasma. … [Read more...]
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plaque
In medicine, a small, abnormal patch of tissue on a body part or an organ. Plaques may also be a build-up of substances from a fluid, such as cholesterol in the … [Read more...]
peritoneal perfusion
A method of delivering fluids and drugs directly to tumors in the peritoneal cavity. … [Read more...]
peritoneal infusion
A method of delivering fluids and drugs directly into the abdominal cavity through a thin tube. Also called intraperitoneal infusion. … [Read more...]
peripheral venous catheter
A small, flexible tube used to deliver fluids into the body. A needle is used to insert the catheter into a vein, usually in the back of the hand or in the … [Read more...]
pericardial effusion
An abnormal collection of fluid inside the sac that covers the heart. … [Read more...]
perfusion
Bathing an organ or tissue with a fluid. In regional perfusion, a specific area of the body (usually an arm or a leg) receives high doses of anticancer drugs … [Read more...]
percutaneous endoscopic tube
A tube inserted through the wall of the abdomen directly into the stomach. It allows air and fluid to leave the stomach and can be used to give drugs and … [Read more...]
PEG tube
A tube inserted through the wall of the abdomen directly into the stomach. It allows air and fluid to leave the stomach and can be used to give drugs and … [Read more...]
paracentesis
A procedure in which a thin needle or tube is put into the abdomen to remove fluid from the peritoneal cavity (the space within the abdomen that contains the … [Read more...]