Category: P

The posterior pillar of the fauces; one of two folds of mucous membrane extending from the soft palate to the sides of the pharynx. The palatine tonsil lies in the front of the pharyngopalatine and behind the palatoglossal arch.  

Hemorrhage into or necrosis of the pituitary gland. The symptoms are sudden headache, vision loss, and circulatory collapse. Treatment usually includes prompt administration of adrenal steroids. Sometimes neurosurgery is attempted to prevent permanent blindness.  

Sheet of connective tissue investing the muscles of the sole of the foot.  

Sheet of connective tissue lying between the mucosal and muscular layers of the pharyngeal wall.  

Connective tissue sheet of the soft palate to which palatal muscles attach.  

Loss of speech following laryngectomy. Restoration of speech is accomplished with speech synthesizers and speech therapy.  

A form of dementia characterized primarily by inability to name objects or recall words during conversation. Progressive deterioration in the use of language is characteristic of this dementia. By contrast, in Alzheimer disease, deficits in short-term memory (and social interaction) occur before language use deteriorates. A form of dementia marked by the inability to recall…

Puncture of the maxillary sinus by insertion of a trocar through the sinus wall in order to drain fluid. The instrument is inserted near the floor of the nose, approx. 1½ in (3.8 cm) from the nasal opening.  

Antiserum containing antibodies specific for more than one antigen.  

The protein made by Bacillus anthracis, which binds to cell membranes and allows the lethal components of anthrax toxin to enter and kill cells.