| Paterson-Kelly syndrome |
A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web-like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult. Having Paterson-Kelly syndrome may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Also called Plummer-Vinson syndrome and sideropenic dysphagia.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| patent ductus arteriosus |
(PDA) abnormal persistence of an open lumen in the ductus arteriosus after birth, the direction of flow being from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, resulting in recirculation of arterial blood through the lungs.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| patent bronchus sign |
the radiologic finding of an unobstructed bronchus supplying a collapsed lung, lobe, or segment.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| patent ductus arteriosus |
a genetic disorder of the heart in which a channel connecting the pulmonary artery and the aorta fails to close and the heart must work harder to supply the body with blood
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| paternity |
An order establishing a legal father and child relationship.
Ãâó: https://www.co-childsupport.com/elpaso/glossary/gl...
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