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Medical condition guides can feel full of technical jargon. Here is how to quickly understand each section:
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Peritoneal Cancer (Primary)
OncologycancerPeritoneal Cancer (Primary) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Oncology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cellular
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Infectious DiseaseinfectiousPertussis (Whooping Cough) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Infectious Disease. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the
Petit Mal Seizure
Neurologychronic EmergencyPetit Mal Seizure is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the central nervous sy
Peyronie's Disease
General Health & WellnessgeneralPeyronie's Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the a
Phantom Limb Pain
General Health & WellnessgeneralPhantom Limb Pain is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the af
Pharyngitis
ENTchronicPharyngitis is an established clinical disorder categorized under ENT. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomical organ syst
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
General Health & WellnessgeneralPhenylketonuria (PKU) is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of th
Phlebitis
Cardiologychronic EmergencyPhlebitis is an established clinical disorder categorized under Cardiology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cardiovascular system, ci
Phobias
Mental HealthmentalPhobias is an established clinical disorder categorized under Mental Health. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomical orga
Pick's Disease
General Health & WellnessgeneralPick's Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affec
Piles (Hemorrhoids)
GastroenterologychronicPiles (Hemorrhoids) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gastroenterology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the gastroint
Pilonidal Disease
General Health & WellnessgeneralPilonidal Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the af
Pimples (Acne)
DermatologychronicPimples (Acne) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Dermatology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the integumentary syste
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
OphthalmologychronicPinkeye (Conjunctivitis) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Ophthalmology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affecte
Pinworms
Infectious DiseaseinfectiousPinworms is an established clinical disorder categorized under Infectious Disease. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomica
Pityriasis Rosea
DermatologychronicPityriasis Rosea is an established clinical disorder categorized under Dermatology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the integumentary sys
Placenta Previa
GynecologychronicPlacenta Previa is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gynecology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomical
Plantar Fasciitis
Emergency Medicineacute EmergencyPlantar Fasciitis is an established clinical disorder categorized under Emergency Medicine. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected
Pleural Mesothelioma
OncologycancerPleural Mesothelioma is an established clinical disorder categorized under Oncology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cellular prolife
Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
PulmonologychronicPleurisy (Pleuritis) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Pulmonology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the respiratory s
Pneumococcal Disease
General Health & WellnessgeneralPneumococcal Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the
Pneumonia
PulmonologychronicPneumonia is an established clinical disorder categorized under Pulmonology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the respiratory system, bron
Pneumothorax
PulmonologychronicPneumothorax is an established clinical disorder categorized under Pulmonology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the respiratory system, b
Polio
Infectious DiseaseinfectiousPolio is an established clinical disorder categorized under Infectious Disease. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomical o