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Adhesive phlebitis
Phlebitis in which the vein tends to become obliterated.
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Aqueous phase
The water portion of a mixture of liquids and solids.
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Acute pharyngoconjunctival fever
An acute disease consisting of fever, pharyngitis, and conjunctivitis. Treatment is symptomatic.
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Atrophic pharyngitis
A chronic form of pharyngitis with some atrophy of mucous glands and abnormal secretion.
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Acute pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx with pain in the throat.
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Pharma
The colloquial name for the pharmaceutical industry. The largest companies in the industry, in terms of market capitalization, are sometimes referred to as “Big Pharma.”
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Phalloncus
A tumor or swelling on the penis.
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Aseptic peritonitis
Peritonitis due to causes other than bacterial, fungal, or viral infection (e.g., trauma, presence of chemicals produced naturally or introduced into the cavity, or irradiation).
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Adhesive peritonitis
Peritonitis in which the visceral and parietal layers stick together.
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Peritonism
A condition having the clinical signs of shock and peritonitis.