Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and kidney malfunction. See also eclampsia.
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Presentation
In obstetrics, the presentation of a fetus about to be born refers to which anatomical part of the fetus is leading, that is, is closest to the pelvic inlet of the birth canal.
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Preterm
Babies born earlier than 37 weeks.
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Prolactin
Prolactin (PRL), also known as lactotropin, is a protein best known for its role in enabling mammals to produce milk. Prolactin is secreted from the pituitary gland in response to eating, mating, estrogen treatment, ovulation, […]
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Prolactinoma
A prolactinoma is a type of pituitary tumor (adenoma) that produces an excessive amount of the hormone prolactin. Prolactinomas are the most common type of hormonally-active pituitary tumor. Symptoms of prolactinoma are due to abnormally […]
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Prostaglandin Cream
Medication used to ripen the cervix before induction.