Category: P

  • Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR)

    A most common cause of failure in retinal reattachment surgery. Characterized by the formation of cellular membrane on both surfaces of the retina and in the vitreous.  

  • Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA)

    A new marker to study human colonic cell proliferation. A protein complex released by cells actively synthesizing DNA. In the blood, PCNAs can be used as markers of disease activity in autoimmune and inflammatory illnesses, malignancies, and other conditions marked by rapid cell replication.  

  • Prolapsus

    To fall or slip out of place.  

  • Progestational

    Of or relating to the phase of the menstrual cycle immediately following ovulation, characterized by secretion of progesterone. Referring to the stage of the menstrual cycle after ovulation when progesterone is produced. Concerned with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, immediately after ovulation, at which time progesterone is secreted, further preparing the endometrium for…

  • Probiotics

    Are dietary supplements and live microorganisms containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts that are taken into the alimentary system for healthy intestinal functions prebiotics. The “good” bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Preparations of live microorganisms added to food (or used as animal feed), claimed to be beneficial to health by restoring microbial balance in the…

  • Proangiogenic

    Promote angiogensis (formation and development of new blood vessels).  

  • Prenylated flavones

    Flavones with an isoprenyl group in the 8-position, has been reported to have good anti-inflammatory properties.  

  • Prenidatory

    Referring to the time period between fertilization and implantation.  

  • Prebiotics

    Prebiotics

    A category of functional food, defined as non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon, and thus improve host health. cf. probiotics. The “food” that probiotics need to develop, grow, and flourish. Non-digestible oligosaccharides that support the…

  • PPARs

    Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors – a group of nuclear receptor proteins that function as transcription factors regulating the expression of genes.