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Quetelet index
The body mass index, initially coined after a Belgian statistician who formulated it during the period spanning from 1830 to 1850, had an original designation.
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Quantifiable
It is possible to represent certain concepts or phenomena as numerical quantities. In the realm of psychology, the outcomes of measurable psychological assessments can be converted into numeric values referred to as scores.
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Quadrivalent vaccine
There exists a vaccination that provides protection against a quartet of disease-causing microorganisms.
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Pyrethroid pyrethrin
Derived from the blossoms of chrysanthemum flowers, there exists a naturally-occurring insecticidal compound. This substance has the remarkable ability to induce paralysis in lice, rendering them incapable of obtaining nourishment.
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Pyogenic arthritis
An alternative term for infectious arthritis is pyogenic arthritis, wherein the prefix “pyogenic” signifies the formation of purulent material as a result of the disease’s progression.
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Pyelum
In the intricate anatomy of the urinary system, a remarkable structure known by multiple names comes into focus—the renal pelvis. This captivating entity, often referred to as the renal pelvis, represents a proximal segment of the ureter, assuming a distinctive conical shape reminiscent of a funnel. Nestled within the confines of the kidneys, this dilated…
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Puva
In the realm of medical treatments, a distinctive form of phototherapy emerges, one that amalgamates the utilization of an oral or topical photosensitizing agent known as psoralen with the gentle, long-wave ultraviolet light-A (UVA). This synergistic combination, working in tandem, holds the potential to unlock therapeutic benefits for a variety of conditions. By harnessing the…
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Pulmonic valve
A bend in the pulmonary artery that redirects blood towards the lungs. This bend can be utilized as a substitute during surgical procedures for aortic stenosis, where a severely diseased aortic valve is replaced.
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Pulmonary vein isolation
A surgical intervention employed for the management of atrial fibrillation. In this procedure, a radiofrequency probe, microwave probe, or cryoprobe is inserted and visually guided to create lines of lesion in the heart. These lines are strategically placed to disrupt the transmission of abnormal electrical impulses.
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Pulmonary nodule
Commonly referred to as a lung nodule, this is a distinct abnormality characterized by an area of abnormal tissue enclosed by normal lung tissue. Nodules can arise from various causes such as bacterial or fungal infections, as well as both benign and malignant tumors.
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