A type of brain tumor that occurs in or around the pineal gland, a tiny organ near the center of the brain. … [Read more...]
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pineal organ
A tiny organ in the cerebrum that produces melatonin. Also called pineal body and pineal gland. … [Read more...]
phyllodes tumor
A type of tumor found in breast or prostate tissue. It is often large and bulky and grows quickly. It may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer) and may … [Read more...]
phosphorylation
A process in which a phosphate group is added to a molecule, such as a sugar or a protein. … [Read more...]
phosphorus-32
A radioactive form of phosphorus used in the treatment of cancer. It is also used to help locate areas of DNA damage. … [Read more...]
phosphorus
A nonmetallic element that is found in the blood, muscles, nerves, bones, and teeth and is a component of adenosine triphosphate (ATP; the primary energy source … [Read more...]
phosphoric acid
An acid that contains phosphorus and is used in medicine and dentistry. It is also used to remove rust. A dilute form of phosphoric acid is used to flavor soft … [Read more...]
phosphoric
Having to do with or containing the element phosphorus. … [Read more...]
phosphonoformate trisodium
A drug used to treat infections with herpesviruses in people whose immune systems are weakened by AIDS. It blocks the viruses from making copies of themselves. … [Read more...]
personal medical history
A collection of information about a person … [Read more...]