Category: P
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Pyrogen-free water
Water that has been rendered free of fever-producing proteins (bacteria and their metabolic products).
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Purified water
Water either free of biological or chemical contaminants or obtained by distillation or deionization.
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Psychiatric ward
A ward in a general hospital for mentally ill patients.
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Plasma cellularis vulvitis
Inflammation and edema of the vulva, with infiltration of the upper dermis by plasma cells and other inflammatory cells. This rare condition causes itching, sexual discomfort, and discomfort during urination as well as a macular rash with sharply defined borders.
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Psychogenic vomiting
Occasional or persistent vomiting associated with severe emotional stress or brought on by the anticipation of stress.
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Pharmacological vitrectomy
A method of vitrectomy in which enzymes are used to liquefy the vitreous and weaken its attachment to the limiting membrane of the retina.
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Phantom vision
An experience of visual sensations following surgical removal of an eye; usually a transient condition.
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Perinatal violence
Abuse or assault of women just before or after childbirth.
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Positional vertigo
Vertigo that occurs when the head is tilted toward a specific axis.
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Peripheral vertigo
Vertigo due to disturbances in the peripheral areas of the central nervous system.