Category: P
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Pyridoxine hydrochloride
One of a group of substances, including pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, that make up vitamin B6.
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4-pyridoxic acid
The principal end product of pyridoxine metabolism, excreted in human urine.
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Pyridoxal 5-phosphate
A derivative of pyridoxine. It serves as a coenzyme of certain amino-acid decarboxylases in bacteria, and in animal tissues of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) decarboxylase,
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Pyridine
A colorless, volatile liquid with a charred odor. It is obtained by dry distillation of nitrogen-containing organic matter. It is used as an industrial solvent.
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Pyretotyphosis
The delirious or stuporous condition characteristic of high fever.
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Pyretogenic bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria causing fever.
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Pyrethrins
The general name given to substances derived from pyrethrum flowers (chrysanthemums); used as insecticides.
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Pyrenemia
A condition in which there are nucleated red cells in the blood.
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Pyran
The compound C5H60, the ring structure of which consists of five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.
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Pyramidotomy
Excision of the pyramidal tracts of the spinal cord in order to alleviate involuntary muscular movements.