Glossary P

Prostaglandin E1 and E2 refer to chemicals produced during an infection, which stimulate increased body temperature (fever) and increased sleep

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.

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.