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The Special Topics Medical Dictionary P-R provides comprehensive, reliable definitions for specific medical topics. Whether you are interested in pain medications or radiation therapy, learn what medical terms mean, see images and get related information on various aspects of health and wellness.

Featured Article:  Physical Activity

Physical activity is any activity that causes your body to work harder than normal. Learn more about physical activity benefits, side effects, and fitness recommendations. See more »

Physical Activity

Physical activity is any activity that causes your body to work harder than normal. Learn more about physical activity benefits, side effects, and fitness recommendations.

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Physical Exam Frequency

Physical exam frequency increases with age and depends on each person’s health, but all adults should have periodic checkups. Learn more about physical exam frequencies by age group and gender.

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Physical Examination

During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. Learn more about physical examination aspects, common tests, and diagnosis.

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Physician Assistant Profession (PA)

The physician assistant profession functions include performing diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services. Learn about the physician assistant profession history, scope of services, and practice settings.

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Plaque And Tartar On Teeth

Plaque and tartar on teeth can be prevented or removed by brushing and flossing twice daily and seeing a dentist every 6 months. Learn more about plaque and tartar on teeth preventative measures, treatment options, and oral hygiene.

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Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine

The Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine provides immunization against streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacterium which causes pneumonia. Learn more about the Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, benefits, and risks.

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Polio Immunization (vaccine)

The Polio immunization vaccine protects against a severe, paralyzing disease caused by poliovirus. Learn more about the Polio immunization vaccine schedule, precautions, and post-immunization symptoms and care.

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Post Surgical Pain Treatment

Post surgical pain treatment involves pain medications, such as opiates, given alone or in combination through one or more modes of delivery. Learn more about post surgical pain treatments, medication types, and delivery modes.

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Potbellies And Toddlers

Potbellies on toddlers is a natural physical attribute of children that usually disappears by the time a child reaches school age. Learn more about potbellies on toddlers symptoms, potential complications, and toddler development.

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Pregnancy - Health Risks

Pregnancy health risks include smoking, illegal drug use, alcohol intake, and prescription medication effects on unborn babies. Learn more about pregnancy health risks, healthy habits to follow, and the causes of birth defects.

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Pregnancy - Identifying Fertile Days

Pregnancy and identifying fertile days is monitoring two body functions to identify the most fertile days and maximize the chance of getting pregnant. Learn about the pregnancy and identifying fertile days process and maximizing your chances of getting pr

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Pregnancy Care

Pregnancy care can significantly improve the quality of the pregnancy and the outcome for the infant and mother. Learn more about the pregnancy care process, goals of prenatal care, and when to call your doctor.

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Preschooler Development

The normal social and physical development of children ages 3 - 6 years old includes physical, language, and behavioral developments. Learn more about preschooler development stages, safety measures, and parenting tips.

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Preschooler Test Or Procedure Preparation

Preschooler Test Or Procedure Preparation information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about Preschooler Test Or Procedure Preparation and other medical topics.

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Preventive Health Care

Preventative health care is the use of good health habits and professional services to prevent or minimize the development of diseases. Learn more preventative health care plans and healthy lifestyle management.

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Proliferation

Proliferation is a rapid reproduction of tissue such as cancer cells which are very prolific due to high rates of cell division and growth. Learn more about proliferation and other medical terms.

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Prosthesis

A prosthesis is a device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part of the body work better. Learn more about prosthesis types and how prosthesis work.

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Protein-losing Enteropathy

Protein-losing enteropathy is the abnormal loss of protein from the digestive tract, or the inability of the digestive tract to absorb proteins. Learn more about protein-losing enteropathy causes and associated disorders or diseases.

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Protuberance

A protuberance is a body part that protrudes (bulges) beyond a surface; for example, the ankle is a protuberance of the leg. Learn more about the term protuberance and examples on the body.

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Proximal

The term proximal means nearer to the center (trunk of the body) or to the point of attachment to the body. Learn more about the medical term proximal, the difference between proximal and peripheral, how to determine the proximal point.

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