Palliative(pal-ee-uh-tiv) affording relief, but not cure. An alleviating medicine.
Pathologist(puh-THAH-loh-jist) A doctor who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope.
Pituitary gland(pih-TOO-ih-TAYR-ee...) The main endocrine gland. It produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions, especially growth.
PlaceboAn inactive substance or treatment that looks the same as, and is given the same way as, an active drug or treatment being tested.
Plastic SurgeonA surgeon who specializes in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur as a result of accidents, birth defects, or treatment for diseases.
ploidy(PLOY-dee) The number of sets of chromosomes in a cell or an organism. For example, haploid means one set and diploid means two sets.
Positive(poz'ih-tiv) having a value greater than zero; indicating existence or presence of a condition, organism, etc.
Postmenopausal(post-MEH-nuh-pawz-ul) Having to do with the time after menopause. Menopause ("change of life") is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods stop…
Premenopausal(pree-MEH-nuh-pawz-ul) Having to do with the time before menopause. Menopause ("change of life") is the time of life when a woman's menstrual periods stop…
Proliferative(pro li" fer uh tiv) the reproduction or multiplication similar forms, such as cells.
ProphylacticIn medicine, something that prevents or protects.
Pseudogynecomastia(soo'-doh-guy'-neh-co-mast"-ee-uh) false gynecomastia; condition of fat distribution in men and boys that makes them appear as if they have breasts.