| PCR |
A technique for copying and amplifying the complementary strands of a target deoxyribonucleic acid molecule.
Ãâó: www.csa.com/hottopics/anthrax/gloss.php
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| PCA |
Patient controlled analgesia - a method where a patient is able to administer his/her own medication at the touch of a button.
Ãâó: www.bbc.co.uk/holbycity/glossary/p.shtml
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| PCT |
A diagnostic test which allows observation of semen/mucus interaction. A sample of mucus is taken from the woman
Ãâó: www.pakmed.bobos.ca/infertility/inf05.htm
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| PCOS |
Also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome. A condition where multiple cysts appear in the ovary. Abnormal hormone imbalance can arise causing problems with ovulation. Diagnosed by blood test, vaginal ultrasound and signs such as increase in body weight, excessive hair growth and acne. These signs do not always manifest themselves in PCOS.
Ãâó: www.pakmed.bobos.ca/infertility/inf05.htm
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| PCP |
was originally in Schedule IV and used for both human and veterinary anaestesia but was discontinued from human use because of hallucinations following treatment and because of its undesirably long half-life. It was moved to Schedule II in 1978.
Ãâó: encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Schedule_II
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