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Pleuropneumonia, Contagious
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D011002 |
[A pleuropneumonia of cattle and goats caused by species of MYCOPLASMA.
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Pleurotus
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D020076 |
[A genus of basidiomycetous fungi, family Pleurotaceae, order AGARICALES, that grows on logs or tree stumps in shelflike layers. The species P. ostreatus, the oyster mushroom, is a choice edible species and is the most frequently encountered member of the genus in eastern North America. (Alexopoulos et al., Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, p531)
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Pliability
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D018583 |
[The quality or state of being able to be bent or creased repeatedly. (From Webster, 3d ed)
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Plicamycin
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D008926 |
[A tricyclic pentaglycosidic antibiotic from Streptomyces strains that inhibits RNA and protein synthesis by adhering to DNA. It is used as a fluorescent dye and as an antineoplastic agent, especially in bone and testicular tumors. Plicamycin is also used to reduce hypercalcemia, especially that due to malignancies.
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Plocamium
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D044725 |
[A genus of RED ALGAE, in the family Plocamiaceae, found in temperate marine environments worldwide. Polyhalogenated monoterpenes of potential medicinal use have been isolated from its species.
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Ploidies
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D011003 |
[The degree of replication of the chromosome set in the karyotype.
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Plum Pox Virus
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D017801 |
[A species of the genus POTYVIRUS that affects many species of Prunus. It is transmitted by aphids and by infected rootstocks.
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Plumbaginaceae
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D029606 |
[A plant genus of the family PLUMBAGINACEAE that contains flavonoids.
, A plant genus of the family PLUMBAGINACEAE that contains plumbagin.
, A plant family of the order Plumbaginales, subclass Caryophyllidae, class Magnoliopsida of shrubs and herbs. Some members contain ANTHOCYANINS and NAPHTHOQUINONES.
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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
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D011004 |
[A syndrome of DYSPHAGIA with IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA that is due to congenital anomalies in the ESOPHAGUS (such as cervical esophageal webs). It is known as Patterson-Kelly syndrome in the United Kingdom.
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Pluripotent Stem Cells
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D039904 |
[Cells that can give rise to cells of the three different GERM LAYERS.
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Pluto
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D018542 |
[The ninth planet in order from the sun. It is one of the five outer planets of the solar system. Its only natural satellite is Charon.
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Plutonium
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D011005 |
[A naturally radioactive element of the actinide metals series. It has the atomic symbol Pu, and atomic number 94. Plutonium is used as a nuclear fuel, to produce radioisotopes for research, in radionuclide batteries for pacemakers, and as the agent of fission in nuclear weapons.
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Plyometric Exercise
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D059385 |
[Exercises in which muscles are repeatedly and rapidly stretched, followed by shortening, concentric MUSCLE CONTRACTION (e.g. jumping and rebounding). They are designed to exert maximal force in minimal time by increasing STRETCH REFLEX.
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Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis
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D011006 |
[A condition characterized by the presence of multiple gas-filled cysts in the intestinal wall, the submucosa and/or subserosa of the INTESTINE. The majority of the cysts are found in the JEJUNUM and the ILEUM.
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Pneumocephalus
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D011007 |
[Presence of air or gas within the intracranial cavity (e.g., epidural space, subdural space, intracerebral, etc.) which may result from traumatic injuries, fistulous tract formation, erosions of the skull from NEOPLASMS or infection, NEUROSURGICAL PROCEDURES, and other conditions.
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Pneumococcal Infections
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D011008 |
[Infections with bacteria of the species STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE.
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Pneumococcal Vaccines
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D022242 |
[Vaccines or candidate vaccines used to prevent infections with STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE.
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Pneumoconiosis
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D011009 |
[A diffuse parenchymal lung disease caused by inhalation of dust and by tissue reaction to their presence. These inorganic, organic, particulate, or vaporized matters usually are inhaled by workers in their occupational environment, leading to the various forms (ASBESTOSIS; BYSSINOSIS; and others). Similar air pollution can also have deleterious effects on the general population.
, A diffuse parenchymal lung disease caused by inhaled dust from processing SUGARCANE (bagasse), usually in the manufacturing of wallboard.
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Pneumocystis
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D011010 |
[A genus of ascomycetous FUNGI, family Pneumocystidaceae, order Pneumocystidales. It includes various host-specific species causing PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in humans and other MAMMALS.
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Pneumocystis Infections
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D016720 |
[Infections with species in the genus PNEUMOCYSTIS, a fungus causing interstitial plasma cell pneumonia (PNEUMONIA, PNEUMOCYSTIS) and other infections in humans and other MAMMALS. Immunocompromised patients, especially those with AIDS, are particularly susceptible to these infections. Extrapulmonary sites are rare but seen occasionally.
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