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Funnel pelvis
A pelvic deformity where the outlet is narrowed, with the side-to-side distance measuring eight centimeters or less.
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Pelvirectal
Related to both the pelvis and the rectum.
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Pelvic cellulitis
Inflammation of the pelvic connective tissue.
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Pelviperitonitis
Inflammation of the membrane that lines the pelvis, also known as pelvioperitonitis.
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Pelohemia
Increased blood viscosity.
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Pel-Ebstein’s disease
An unusual pattern where a patient’s temperature increases for three days, remains elevated for another three days, then returns to normal for the subsequent three days before starting the cycle again. These three-day periods can stretch to 10 or 14 days for each phase. This phenomenon is linked with Hodgkin’s disease.
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Pegged tooth
A term used to describe the distinct shape of the permanent teeth in individuals with congenital syphilis, resembling pegs at the top. This condition is also referred to as Hutchinson’s tooth.
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Patellar clonus
Continuous knee reflexes caused by pulling the kneecap downward and maintaining it in that position. This is an indicator of heightened muscle tone resulting from an issue with the nerve pathways known as the pyramidal tracts.
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Parrot’s ulcers
Pale or yellowish patches observed in cases of thrush.
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Parrot’s sign
Enlargement of the pupil in response to skin pinching, a phenomenon observed in cases of meningitis.
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