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posterior urethral cancer

A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the part of the urethra (the tube through which urine leaves the body) that connects to the bladder … [Read more...]

posterior pelvic exenteration

Surgery to remove the lower part of the bowel, rectum, uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina. Pelvic lymph nodes may also be removed. … [Read more...]

posterior

In human anatomy, has to do with the back of a structure, or a structure found toward the back of the body. … [Read more...]

post-traumatic stress disorder

An anxiety disorder that develops in reaction to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress, such as military combat, violent assault, natural … [Read more...]

post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder

A condition in which a group of B-cells grow out of control after an organ transplant in patients with weakened immune systems. This usually happens if the … [Read more...]

portal vein

A blood vessel that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder. Also called hepatic portal vein. … [Read more...]

portal hypertension

High blood pressure in the vein that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder. It is usually … [Read more...]

port-a-cath

An implanted device through which blood may be withdrawn and drugs may be infused without repeated needle sticks. Also called port. … [Read more...]

port

An implanted device through which blood may be withdrawn and drugs may be infused without repeated needle sticks. Also called port-a-cath. … [Read more...]

porcine

Having to do with or coming from pigs. … [Read more...]