A respiratory disease caused by dust inhalation. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is PMS?
See Premenstrual syndrome. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Plummer-Vinson Syndrome?
Difficulty swallowing due to an abnormal web of tissue across the upper part of the esophagus. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pleurodynia?
A pain in the chest caused by a virus. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pleurisy?
An inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, usually caused by a lung infection; characterized by sharp chest pain. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pleural Space?
The space between the two layers of the pleura. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pleural Rub?
A rubbing sound produced by inflamed pleural membranes that can be heard when breathing. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pleural Membranes?
The pleura. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Platelet?
The smallest particle found in the blood, which plays a major role in forming blood clots. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Plasmapheresis?
A procedure for removing unwanted substances from the blood in which blood is drawn, its plasma is separated and replaced, and the cleansed blood is returned to the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org