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Ptyalagogue
Causing, or something that causes, a flow of saliva.
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Pterygopalatine
Relating to the pterygoid process and the palatine bone.
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Pterygomaxillary
Concerning the pterygoid process and upper jaw.
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Pterygoid hamulus
A small bony projection, just medial to the pterygoid process, that serves as an attachment for the tensor veli palatini muscle.
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Progressive pterygium
A stage in which the growth extends toward the center of the cornea.
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Pterygium colli
A congenital band of fascia extending from the mastoid process of the temporal bone to the clavicle.
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Psyllium seed
The dried ripe seed of the psyllium plant (Plantago afra), grown in France, Spain, and India; used as a mild laxative. It is also used in symptomatic treatment of diarrhea. It enhances stool consistency by absorbing water from the bowel contents.
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Psychrophore
A double-lumen catheter for applying cold to the urethra or any canal.
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Psychrophobia
Abnormal aversion or sensitiveness to cold.
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Psychroesthesia
A sensation of cold in a part of the body, even though it is warm.
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