Category: P

  • Papulosquamous

    Referring to a rash with papules and a scaly skin. Denoting the presence of both papules and scales.  

  • Papulopustular

    Referring to a rash with both papules and pustules. A condition marked by the presence of both papules and pustules, or papules that are evolving into pustules. A form of acne distinguished by the occurrence of papules and pustules.  

  • Papular

    Referring to a papule. Defined by the occurrence of papules.  

  • Papillotomy

    The operation of cutting into the body at the point where the common bile duct and pancreatic duct meet to go into the duodenum, in order to improve bile drainage and allow any stones to pass out.  

  • Papilloedema

    An accumulation of fluid in the optic disc at the back of the eye. Swelling of the optic disc of the eye, specifically due to raised intracranial pressure. It can be seen by examining the back of the eye using an ophthalmoscope and is an important sign in managing the care of patients with intracerebral…

  • Papillitis

    Inflammation of the optic disc at the back of the eye. The optic papilla is part of the optic nerve; it enters the eye and connects to the membrane lining the retina. The optic papilla is also referred to as the blind spot. In papillitis, the optic disk (papilla) becomes inflamed. When an individual develops…

  • Papaveretum

    A preparation of opium used to reduce pain.  

  • Pantotropic

    Referring to a virus which attacks many different parts of the body.  

  • Pant

    To take short breaths because of too much exercise, to gasp for breath.  

  • Panproctocolectomy

    The surgical removal of the whole of the rectum and the colon. A surgical operation to remove the rectum and the colon.