Category: P

The aspect of pitta that resides in the small intestine, acting from the stomach to the ileocaecal valve, and facilitates the digestion of food.  

The narrow part of the stomach toward the duodenum. The opening or valve that lies between the stomach and the duodenum. An opening at the bottom of the stomach leading into the duodenum. The connection between the stomach and small intestine. Tubular portion of the stomach, encircled by the pyloric sphincter, leading into the duodenum.…

Radiography of the pelvis of the kidney and ureter using a contrast solution. X-ray examination of a kidney after introduction of a contrast medium. A kind of kidney function test using a form of radiography. X-ray studies of the kidneys and urinary tract after injection of contrast medium, to diagnose abnormalities or disease. An X…

Drugs that have an effect on the mind, or that alter the state of mind. Drugs that cause mood change. Any drug which affects psychic function, behavior or experience. These include, but are not limited to, those which produce drug dependence. A drug that affects psychic function, behavior, or experience. Many drugs can be classed…

Refers to the relationship between the psychological and emotional aspects of sex. Relating to the mental and emotional aspects of sexuality and sexual development. To the psychological aspects of sex. Relating to the relationships between the behavioural, emotional, mental and physiological characteristics of sex or sexual development. Concerning the emotional components of sexual behavior.  

False pregnancy, also known as pseudocyesis. A condition in animals following sterile matings in which anatomical and physiological changes occur, similar to those of pregnancy.  

Refers to a neurologic symptom that is without clinical basis.  

A false membrane.  

A measure of the time taken for clot formation. The time taken in Quick test for clotting to take place. A laboratory test performed to identify the time that is needed for clotting after thromboplastin and calcium are added to decalcified plasma. A kind of blood test, often considered one of the liver function tests,…

Refers to the initial stage of a disease before the onset of actual symptoms. Signs indicating the approach of a disease. Occurring between the appearance of the first symptoms of a disease and the major effect, e.g. a fever or rash. Relating to the period of time between the appearance of the first symptoms of…