| proctalgia fugax |
(prok-TAL-juh FOO-gaks). Episodic, severe pain in the rectum that usually occurs at night. It may be due to a spasm caused by an abnormality of the muscles around the rectum.
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| proctitis |
(prok-TI-tis). The inflammation of the lining of the rectum that may result from an infection or other cause. In some cases, the cause may be unknown.
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| procumbent |
Pertaining to teeth that slant forward, such as the incisor teeth of a horse.
Ãâó: www.uvm.edu/~jdecher/GoT.html
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| processes |
The 'action verbs' of an ecosystem. For example: consume, decompose, exchange, produce, transfer, recycle, reproduce, and succeed are all ecosystem processes. These processes unite biological communities together into a web of life. The process that binds human community together is communication.
Ãâó: www.nps.gov/grsa/resources/curriculum/glossary.htm
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| proctocolectomy |
An operation which removes the colon and the rectum. It may be recommended in patients who have ulcerative colitis or colon cancer.
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