Category: P

One of a group of viruses, which cause mumps, measles and other infectious diseases. Any of a family of viruses, including the parainfluenza viruses and the viruses responsible for measles and mumps. Any virus of a subgroup of the myxoviruses that are similar in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, even though they are quite different…

Inflammation of the parametrium. Inflammation of the loose connective tissue and smooth muscle around the womb (the parametrium). The condition may be associated with ‘puerperal fever. An inflammation of the parametrium, the cellular tissue adjacent to the uterus. It may occur in puerperal fever or septic conditions of the uterus and appendages.  

One of the two ducts in an embryo which develop into the uterus and Fallopian tubes. Either of the paired ducts that form adjacent to the mesonephric ducts in the embryo. In the female these ducts develop into the fallopian tubes, womb, and part of the vagina. However, in the male they degenerate almost completely.…

Referring to services linked to those given by nurses, doctors and surgeons. To health-related activities or personnel supplemental to physicians and nurses and their activities; for example, ambulance attendants are paramedical personnel. Describing or relating to the professions closely linked to the medical profession and working in conjunction with them. Such professions require expert knowledge…

A person whose work involves the restoration of health and normal functioning. Person specify trained in prehospital care of sick or injured patients; the paramedic is trained m the use of intravenous medications, placement of an endo¬ tracheal tube, defibrillation, and other advanced skills. A medical professional trained to perform emergency medical procedures. Paramedics are…

A plane near the midline of the body, parallel to the sagittal plane and at right angles to the coronal plane.  

Near the midline of the body.  

Poliomyelitis which affects the muscles. Poliomyelitis with a variable combination of signs of damage of the central nervous system. These include weakness, incoordination, muscle tenderness and spasms, flaccid paralysis, and disturbance of consciousness.  

An obstruction in the ileum caused by paralysis of the muscles of the intestine. A serious condition in which the muscles of the small intestine become paralyzed and fail to function normally. Paralytic ileus may develop following abdominal surgery or in people who are otherwise severely ill. It can be caused by inflammatory conditions such…

To make a part of the body unable to carry out voluntary movements by weakening or damaging muscles or nerves so that they cannot function, or by using a drug.