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  • Nocturnal pollution

    An involuntary release of semen during sleep, also known as a wet dream.  

  • Poliomyeloencephalitis

    Inflammation of the grey matter in both the spinal cord and brain, as seen in acute anterior poliomyelitis.  

  • Polioencephalitis hemorrhagica superior

    A uncommon condition linked to either pregnancy or chronic alcoholism, marked by blood vessel disease in the brain that leads to blocked blood flow, causing certain brain areas to die. Symptoms include eye muscle paralysis, involuntary eye movements, uncoordinated motions, limb tremors, speech difficulties, optic nerve inflammation, altered consciousness, delirium, and hallucinations. This is also…

  • Poikilodermia

    A bright red skin rash that reveals fine veins, results in skin pigmentation, and ultimately leads to skin atrophy, closely mimicking damage from excessive x-ray exposure. A bright red skin rash appears, highlighting delicate blood vessels beneath the surface, along with changes in skin color and eventual skin thinning. It closely mirrors the damage seen…

  • Poikiloblast

    A large red blood cell with an irregular shape and varying sizes.  

  • Pogoniasis

    Abundant beard growth, particularly when observed in women.  

  • Podelcoma

    A fungal infection of the foot known as Maduromycosis, also referred to as Madura foot.  

  • Pneumotherapy

    Utilizing air for therapy; treating pulmonary diseases.  

  • Pneumorrhagia

    Bleeding into the air sacs and tissues of the lungs.  

  • Pneumopaludism

    A less frequently used term for a lung condition caused by malaria.  

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