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Parrot’s atrophy of the newborn
Seemingly reduced muscle strength in the limbs caused by congenital syphilis, also known as arthrepsia or primary infantile wasting.
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Paroxysmal rhinorrhea
The abrupt release of nasal mucus, which can be attributed to factors like allergies, such as hay fever, or other disruptions of the nasal lining.
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Paroxysmal hypertension
Episodes of elevated blood pressure resulting from abrupt releases of adrenaline caused by an enlargement of the adrenal gland.
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Paroxysmal auricular tachycardia
An abrupt rise in heart rate to approximately 160-180 beats per minute. It maintains a steady rhythm and is not influenced by physical effort or atropine injections. It is initiated by impulses originating in the auricle area.
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Parostosis
The development of bone tissue beyond the periosteum.
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Paradontitis
Inflammation of a tooth socket.
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Parietooccipital
Related to both the parietal and occipital bones of the skull.
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Pareunia
Sexual intercourse. Dyspareunia refers to painful sexual intercourse, typically experienced by females.
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Pareso-analgesia
Partial paralysis combined with an inability to sense pain.
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Parenteral diarrhea
Diarrhea in infants resulting from a disease originating outside the intestinal tract, such as inflamed eardrums or pneumonia.
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