A condition in which the external genital organs appear to be those of one sex while internal organs are of the other
pseudohermaphroditism
pseudohypertrophy
Muscular enlargement through deposition of fat rather than muscle fibre.
Pseudomonas
A species of rod-like bacteria that live in soil and decomposing matter.
pseudoparalysis
Loss of muscle strength and control.
pseudoxanthoma elasticum
The name given to a group of rare connective tissue disorders that affect elastic tissues of the skin, blood vessels and eyes.
psoriasis
A chronic skin disease causing red, scaly patches that may be intensely itchy. It is sometimes associated with arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
psoriatic arthritis
Inflammation in and around the joints, and which usually affects people who have psoriasis.
psoriatic arthropathy
A type of inflammatory arthritis which accompanies psoriasis.
psoriatic arthropathy
A type of inflammatory arthritis which accompanies psoriasis.
psychiatrist
A specialist in the management of mental health conditions.
psychogenic
Caused by psychological or emotional problems.
psychosis
A severe mental disorder in which the person affected loses contact with reality.
psychosocial
Relating to psychological and social factors.
psychotic
Relating to psychosis.
PTH
parathyroid hormone
ptosis
Drooping of the upper eyelid, possibly due to injury or disease.
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
PU
peptic ulcer
pulmonary embolism
Obstruction of the pulmonary artery by a blood clot.
pulmonary oedema
Abnormal accumulation of fluid round the lungs.
pulse oximetry
A painless, non-invasive test involving a small gadget clipped to a finger tip that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood
PUO
pyrexia of unknown origin
pupil
The circular opening in the centre of the coloured part of the eye.
pupils
The circular opening in the centre of the coloured part of the eye.