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preexistence |
Noun
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existing in a former state or previous to something else |
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pancytopenia |
Noun
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an abnormal deficiency in all cells of the blood, including platelets and both red and white cells |
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poetic license |
Noun
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license used by a writer or artist to heighten the effect of their work |
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paracervical block |
Noun
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regional anesthesia resulting from the injection of a local anesthetic on each side of the cervix |
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political liberty |
Noun
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one's freedom to exercise one's rights as guaranteed under the laws of the country |
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pudendal block |
Noun
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regional anesthesia resulting from the use of a local anesthetic to deaden the pudendal nerves in the region of the vulva and labia majora |
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pseudocyesis |
Noun
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physiological state in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy but is not pregnant |
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pregnancy |
Noun
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the state of being pregnant |
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preparedness |
Noun
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the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) |
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physical condition |
Noun
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the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
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physiological state |
Noun
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the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
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physiological condition |
Noun
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the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
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palpitation |
Noun
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a shaky motion |
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palpitation |
Noun
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a rapid and irregular heart beat |
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perpetual motion |
Noun
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motion that continues indefinitely without any external source of energy |
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pavor nocturnus |
Noun
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a disorder of sleep characterized by a dream of terrifying dimensions far worse than a typical nightmare |
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philistinism |
Noun
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a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters |
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paradoxical sleep |
Noun
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a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs |
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poignance |
Noun
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a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow |
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polydipsia |
Noun
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excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction) |
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pyorrhea |
Noun
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chronic periodontitis |
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pyorrhea |
Noun
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discharge of pus |
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plumbism |
Noun
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toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system |
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pyorrhoea |
Noun
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chronic periodontitis |
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pyorrhoea |
Noun
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discharge of pus |
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perleche |
Noun
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a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth |
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pyorrhea alveolaris |
Noun
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chronic periodontitis |
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painter's colic |
Noun
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symptom of chronic lead poisoning and associated with obstinate constipation |
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pericementoclasia |
Noun
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pus pocket formation around a tooth |
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parosamia |
Noun
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a disorder in the sense of smell |
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paroxysm |
Noun
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a sudden uncontrollable attack |
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pulmonary anthrax |
Noun
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a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis |
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petit mal |
Noun
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a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching |
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petit mal |
Noun
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epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness and possibly other abnormalities |
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premature labor |
Noun
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labor beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation |
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premature labour |
Noun
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labor beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation |
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parturiency |
Noun
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concluding state of pregnancy |
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psychological disorder |
Noun
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(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion |
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placenta previa |
Noun
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pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part) |
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potence |
Noun
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the state of being potent |
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pathological state |
Noun
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a physical condition that is caused by disease |
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polygenic disorder |
Noun
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an inherited disease controlled by several genes at once |
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polygenic disease |
Noun
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an inherited disease controlled by several genes at once |
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pycnosis |
Noun
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a degenerative state of the cell nucleus |
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pyknosis |
Noun
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a degenerative state of the cell nucleus |
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periarteritis nodosa |
Noun
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a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries |
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ptomaine |
Noun
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a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use |
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ptomaine |
Noun
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any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria |
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polyarteritis nodosa |
Noun
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a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries |
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periodontal disease |
Noun
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a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth |