Pulmozyme(PUL-moh-zime) A drug given in an aerosol mist to decrease the thickness of mucus in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis.
pumice stoneA special foot care tool used to gently file calluses as instructed by your health care team.
pump (pump)A device that is used to give a controlled amount of a liquid at a specific rate.
punch biopsy(... BY-op-see) Removal of a small disk-shaped sample of tissue using a sharp, hollow device. The tissue is then examined under a microscope.
pupil(PYOO-pil) The round opening in the center of the iris (the colored tissue that makes the "eye color" at the front of the eye).
Purinethol(PYUR-in-thall) A drug used to treat acute lymphatic leukemia. It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. Also called mercaptopurine.
purple cloverTrifolium pratense. A plant with flowers that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems.
purple coneflower(...KONE-flow-er) An herb native to North America that has been used to prevent and treat the common cold and other respiratory infections.
PUVA therapy(...THAYR-uh-pee) A type of photodynamic therapy used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and skin nodules of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
PV701A virus that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of viruses that cause Newcastle disease in birds.
PXD101A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. PXD101 blocks enzymes needed for cell division and may kill cancer cells.
pyrazoloacridineA substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called acridines.
PyrethroidA class of insecticides derived from the natural pyrethrins.
pyridoxine(PEER-ih-DOK-seen) A key nutrient that the body needs to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in food for healthy blood, skin, and nerves.
pyroxamide(py-ROX-uh-mide) A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called histone deacetylase inhibitors.