Glossary P

Prostaglandins are naturally occurring chemicals blocked by aspirin and related analgesics. Prostaglandins are also hormones that stimulate uterine contractions.

Prostate gland refers to a doughnut-shaped gland that wraps around the urethra as it comes out of the bladder that contributes fluid to the semen.

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- Prostate-Specific Antigen: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) refers to blood test that measures levels of molecules that are over-produced by prostate cancer cells that enables physicians/doctors to identify Prostate cancer early.

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Prostatectomy is defined as the surgical removal of the prostate gland.

Prostatitis refers to an infection or inflammation of the prostate gland.

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Prosthesis implantation is defined as a treatment method for Erectile dysfunction in which a prosthesis is surgically implanted into the penis.

Prosthetic means cognitive replacement, such as a computer, used in the rehabilitation of people with brain injury.

Prostitute refers to a person who engages in sexual acts in return for money or drugs and do so in a promiscuous, fairly non-discriminating fashion; commercial sex worker.

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