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  • Prolactin

    (proh-LAK-tin)

    A hormone that is made by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized organ in the center of the brain). Prolactin causes a woman’s breasts to make milk during and after pregnancy, and has many other effects in the body.

  • Prophylactic

    (PROH-fih-LAK-tik)

    In medicine, something that prevents or protects.

  • Prosthesis

    (pros-THEE-sis)

    An artificial form to replace a part of your body.

  • Proteasome inhibitor

    (PROH-tee-uh-some in-HIH-bih-ter)

    A drug that blocks the action of proteasomes. A proteasome is a large protein complex that helps destroy other cellular proteins when they are no longer needed. Proteasome inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of cancer.

  • Protein

    (PROH-teen)

    A molecule made up of amino acids. Proteins are needed for the body to function properly. They are the basis of body structures, such as skin and hair, and of other substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.

  • Proteins

    (PROH-teens)

    Molecules made up of amino acids. Proteins are needed for the body to function properly. They are the basis of body structures, such as skin and hair, and of other substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.

  • Protocol

    (PROH-tuh-KOL)

    A detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure.

  • Proton Pump Inhibitors

    (PROH-ton … in-HIH-bih-ter)

    A substance used to treat certain disorders of the stomach and intestines, such as heartburn and ulcers. Proton pump inhibitors block the actions of an enzyme in the stomach and reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. Also called PPI.

  • Psychiatrists

    (sy-KY-uh-trist)

    A medical doctor who has special training in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

  • Psychologist

    (sy-KAH-loh-jist)

    A specialist who can talk with patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions.