Surgery to remove all of one lung. In a partial pneumonectomy, one or more lobes of a lung are removed. … [Read more...]
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PMN
A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, … [Read more...]
PID
A condition in which the female reproductive organs are inflamed. It may affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and certain ligaments. PID is usually … [Read more...]
Physician Data Query
Physician Data Query is an online database developed and maintained by the National Cancer Institute. Designed to make the most current, credible, and accurate … [Read more...]
palliative care
Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. The goal of palliative care is to prevent or treat as … [Read more...]
palate
The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back portion is muscular (soft palate). … [Read more...]
paclitaxel liposome
A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel that is contained in very tiny, fat-like particles. It may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. It … [Read more...]
pacemaker
An electronic device that is implanted in the body to monitor heart rate and rhythm. It gives the heart electrical stimulation when it does not beat normally. … [Read more...]
pelvic inflammatory disease
A condition in which the female reproductive organs are inflamed. It may affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and certain ligaments. Pelvic inflammatory … [Read more...]
peer-reviewed scientific journal
A publication that contains original articles that have been written by scientists and evaluated for technical and scientific quality and correctness by other … [Read more...]