A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Pantothenic acid helps some enzymes use foods and make … [Read more...]
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orthotopic
In medicine, refers to something that occurs in the normal or usual place in the body. It is often used to describe tissue or an organ that is transplanted into … [Read more...]
organism
A living thing, such as an animal, a plant, a bacterium, or a fungus. … [Read more...]
purple clover
Trifolium pratense. A plant with flowers that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It is being studied in the relief of menopausal … [Read more...]
PTLD
A condition in which a group of B-cells grow out of control after an organ transplant in patients with weakened immune systems. This usually happens if the … [Read more...]
psyllium
A plant with seeds that are used as a mild laxative. The outer layer of the seeds swells when wet. This increases the size of stool and helps it pass more … [Read more...]
psoralen
A substance from plants that is sensitive to light (or can be activated by light). Psoralens are used together with UV light to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, and … [Read more...]
postremission therapy
Treatment that is given after cancer has disappeared following the initial therapy. Postremission therapy is used to kill any cancer cells that may be left in … [Read more...]
port-a-cath
An implanted device through which blood may be withdrawn and drugs may be infused without repeated needle sticks. Also called port. … [Read more...]
port
An implanted device through which blood may be withdrawn and drugs may be infused without repeated needle sticks. Also called port-a-cath. … [Read more...]