pancreasA glandular organ located in the abdomen. It makes pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion, and it produces several hormones…
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.
PET scanA procedure in which a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein, and a scanner is used to make detailed, computerized pictures…
phlegm(flem): Thick mucus from the airways of the body.
pleura(PLOOR-uh) A thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity. It protects and cushions the lungs.
pleural effusionAn abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity.
pneumonectomy(NOO-moh-NEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove all of one lung. In a partial pneumonectomy, one or more lobes of a lung are removed.
prognosisThe likely outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery or recurrence.
prostate cancer(PROS-tayt KAN-ser) Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the…
pulmonologist(PUL-muh-NAH-loh-jist) A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the lungs.