| Pfeiffer's disease |
Infectious mononucleosis (also known as mono, the kissing disease, Pfeiffer's disease, and glandular fever) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is typically transmitted through saliva or blood, often through kissing, or by sharing a drinking glass, an eating utensil or a needle, but the disease isn't very contagious. ...
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| PFT |
Spirometry, the most common of the Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), is the measurement of lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used for assessing lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. ...
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| Pfuhl's sign |
inspiration increases the force of flow in paracentesis in the case of subphrenic abscess, but lessens it in the case of pyopneumothorax. This distinction is lost when the diaphragm is paralyzed.
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| PFT |
(noun) a number of tests used to determine the ability of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
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| Pfeiffer syndrome |
A birth defect characterized by abnormalities of the skull, hands, and feet.
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