A seizure characterized by loss of awareness for brief periods. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Pertussis?
A bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by short, convulsive coughs that end in a whoop sound when breath is inhaled (commonly called whooping cough); mainly affects children. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Perthes’ disease?
Inflammation of the growing head of a femur; a type of osteochondritis juvenilis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pernicious Anemia?
An anemia caused by a failure to absorb vitamin B12; which is essential in the production of normal red blood cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Peritonitis?
Inflammation of the peritoneum. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Peritoneum?
The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Peristalsis?
Wavelike movement of smooth muscle-containing tubes, such as the digestive tract. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Peripheral Vascular Disease?
The narrowing of blood vessels in the legs or arms, causing pain and possibly tissue death (gangrene) as a result of a reduced flow of blood to areas supplied by the narrowed vessels. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Peripheral Nervous System?
The nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Periostitis?
Inflammation of the periosteum. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org