A drug used to treat peptic ulcers that reduces the amount of gastric acid produced. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Prothrombin Time?
The time it takes for a sample of blood to clot after substances that speed clotting time have been added; used to measure the effect of anticoagulants. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Proteins?
Large molecules made up of amino acids that play many major roles in the body, including forming the basis of body structures such as skin and hair, and important chemicals such as enzymes and hormones. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prosthesis?
An artificial replacement for a missing part of the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prostatitis?
An inflammation of the prostate gland, usually due to a bacterial infection spread from the urethra. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prostatism?
Symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate gland, including difficulty with urination. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prostate Gland?
An organ located under the bladder that produces a large part of the semen. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prostatectomy?
The partial or complete surgical removal of the prostate gland. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Proprioception?
The body’s system for determining its position relative to the outside world. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Prophylactic?
Anything used to prevent disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org