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PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
GynecologychronicPCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gynecology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the af
PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
NephrologychronicPKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Nephrology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the ren
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
GynecologychronicPMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gynecology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affecte
Paget's Disease
General Health & WellnessgeneralPaget's Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affe
Pancreatic Cancer
OncologycancerPancreatic Cancer is an established clinical disorder categorized under Oncology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cellular proliferat
Pancreatic Insufficiency
EndocrinologymetabolicPancreatic Insufficiency is an established clinical disorder categorized under Endocrinology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the endocri
Pancreatitis
GastroenterologychronicPancreatitis is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gastroenterology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the gastrointestinal
Panic and Anxiety Disorders
Mental HealthmentalPanic and Anxiety Disorders is an established clinical disorder categorized under Mental Health. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affe
Pap Smear
ENTchronicPap Smear is an established clinical disorder categorized under ENT. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomical organ system
Paralysis
General Health & WellnessgeneralParalysis is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected a
Parkinson's Disease
NeurologyNeurodegenerativeParkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigr
Parkinson's Disease
Neurologydegenerative EmergencyParkinson's Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the central nervous
Paronychia
General Health & WellnessgeneralParonychia is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
General Health & WellnessgeneralPatent Ductus Arteriosus is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of
Pediatric Acute Dehydration
PediatricsacutePediatric Acute Dehydration is an established clinical disorder categorized under Pediatrics. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affecte
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
General Health & WellnessgeneralPelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological invol
Pemphigoid
DermatologychronicPemphigoid is an established clinical disorder categorized under Dermatology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the integumentary system, e
Pemphigus Vulgaris
DermatologychronicPemphigus Vulgaris is an established clinical disorder categorized under Dermatology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the integumentary s
Peptic Ulcer
GastroenterologychronicPeptic Ulcer is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gastroenterology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the gastrointestinal
Peptic Ulcer Disease
GastroenterologychronicPeptic Ulcer Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gastroenterology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the gastroin
Pericarditis
Cardiologychronic EmergencyPericarditis is an established clinical disorder categorized under Cardiology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cardiovascular system,
Perimenopause
GynecologychronicPerimenopause is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gynecology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomical o
Periodontal Disease
General Health & WellnessgeneralPeriodontal Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the
Peripheral Artery Disease
Cardiologychronic EmergencyPeripheral Artery Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under Cardiology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cardiovas