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NexiumResearch DefinitionsGlossarySome words have many meanings. A term will refer the reader to another definition only when the second definition gives additional information about a topic that is directly related to the first term. All Definitions A - Z P Pancreas Pronounced - PAN-kree-ahs A gland that makes enzymes for digestion and the hormone insulin. Parasitic Pronounced - PAYR-uh-SIH-tik Having to do with or being a parasite. A parasite is an animal or plant that gets nutrients by living on or in an organism of another species (host). A complete parasite gets all of its nutrients from the host organism, but a semi-parasite gets only some of its nutrients from the host. Paresthesias Abnormal sensations such as numbness, prickling, or "pins and needles." Pathogenesis The origin and development of any disease condition. Pepsin Pronounced - PEP-sin An enzyme made in the stomach that breaks down proteins. Peptic Pronounced - PEP-tik Related to the stomach and the duodenum, where pepsin is present. Peptic Ulcer Pronounced - PEP-tik UL-sur A sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. Usually caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. An ulcer in the stomach is a gastric ulcer. An ulcer in the duodenum is a duodenal ulcer. The duodenum (doo-AW-duh-num) is the first part of your small intestine. You can have more than one ulcer. 
Pharyngeal Having to do with the throat (pharynx). Pharynx Pronounced - FAR-ingks The space behind the mouth. Serves as a passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus and for air from the nose and mouth to the larynx. Photodynamic Therapy Pronounced - foe-toe-dye-NAM-ik Treatment with drugs that become active when exposed to light. These drugs kill cancer cells. Plaques Patchy areas of inflammation and demyelination typical of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), plaques disrupt or block nerve signals that would normally pass through the regions affected by the plaques. Prokinetic Drugs Pronounced - PROH-kih-NET-ik drugz Medicines that cause muscles in the GI tract to move food. Protein A molecule made up of amino acids that are needed for the body to function properly. Proteins are the basis of body structures such as skin, hair and of substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies. Pyloric Stenosis Pronounced - py-LOR-ik stuh-NOH-sis A narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. Back To Top |
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