The presence of an excessive number of fingers or toes. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Polycythemia?
An increased amount of red blood cells in the blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
A hereditary disease characterized by multiple cysts on the ovaries, obesity, excessive hairiness, infertility, and irregular menstruation. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Polycystic Kidney Disease?
A condition in which there are multiple, slow-growing cysts on both kidneys. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Polyarthritis?
Arthritis occurring in more than one joint. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Poliomyelitis?
An infectious disease caused by a virus; usually causes only mild symptoms but in rare cases can attack the brain and spinal cord and cause paralysis or death. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pneumothorax?
A condition in which air enters the space between the chest wall and the lungs, causing chest pain and shortness of breath; may occur spontaneously or be the result of a disease or an accident. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pneumonia?
An inflammation of the lungs due to a bacterial or viral infection, which causes fever, shortness of breath, and the coughing up of phlegm. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pneumonectomy?
A surgical removal of a lung. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pneumocystis Pneumonia?
An opportunistic infection of the lungs caused by a singlecelled parasite. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org