Medical terms beginning with P

A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas.

Part of a system of ducts in the pancreas.

A rare cancer that forms in the islets of Langerhans cells (a type of cell found in the pancreas).

A protein secreted by the pancreas that aids in the digestion of food.

A test used to help diagnose problems in the pancreas, such as gastrinomas and pancreatitis.

An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin.

Fluid made by the pancreas.

A small protein made by the pancreas that helps control the release of other substances made by the pancreas.

Inflammation of the pancreas.

(Other name for: therapeutic immune globulin)

(Other name for: therapeutic hemin)

Sudden extreme anxiety or fear that may cause irrational thoughts or actions.

A human monoclonal antibody produced in transgenic mice that attaches to the transmembrane epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor.

A cinnamic hydroxamic acid analogue with potential antineoplastic activity.

(Other name for: alitretinoin)

A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.

(Other name for: falimarev)

(Other name for: inalimarev)

(Other name for: warfarin)

(Other name for: 2-methoxyestradiol)