Diabetes terms starting with P

11 terms

  1. pancreas A glandular organ located in the abdomen. It makes pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion, and it produces several hormones…
  2. periodontitis A gum disease in which the gums shrink away from the teeth. Without treatment, it can lead to tooth loss.
  3. Peripheral Artery Disease The artery passage is blocked from the heart with a build up of fat and fibrous tissue, called plaque.
  4. peripheral neuropathy (peh-RIH-feh-rul noo-ROP-uh-thee) A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body.
  5. plaque A film of mucus that traps bacteria on the surface of the teeth. Plaque can be removed with daily brushing and flossing of teeth.
  6. Polydipsia Excessive thirst that is relatively chronic.
  7. Polyphagia Excessive appetite.
  8. Polyuria (Hydruria.) Excessive excretion or discharge of urine.
  9. Pregnancy Diabetes See Gestational Diabetes
  10. Prosthesis (pros-THEE-sis) A device, such as an artificial leg, that replaces a part of the body.
  11. pumice stone A special foot care tool used to gently file calluses as instructed by your health care team.