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Prethyroid
Located anterior to the thyroid gland in the neck.
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Imbibition pressure
Pressure resulting from the expansion of a gel caused by the absorption of liquid.
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Endocardial Pressure
The pressure of blood inside the heart.
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Critical pressure
The pressure at which a gas or vapor will transform into a liquid at its critical temperature.
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Bipolar pressure
Pressure applied to both ends of a bone, occasionally employed to distinguish a bone fracture from mere contusions. This is because applying moderate force to both ends of the bone will elicit pain at the fracture site if one exists.
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Back-pressure effect
The accumulation of blood in the venous system due to the heart’s inability to transfer blood from the venous system to the arterial system as rapidly as it is received.
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Abdominal pressure
The increase in pressure within the abdominal area resulting from the contraction of the diaphragm against a firm abdominal wall, as seen during urination or defecation. It is also referred to as abdominal strain, abdominal squeeze, or bearing down.
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Presentation of the cord
A situation where the umbilical cord descends in front of the baby at the onset of labor.
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Presbyatrics
The medical care for illnesses that arise during old age. It is also known as geriatrics.
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Preneoplastic
Taking place prior to the formation of a distinct tumor.
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