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  • Paraganglia

    (PAYR-uh-GANG-glee-uh)

    A collection of cells that came from embryonic nervous tissue, and are found near the adrenal glands and some blood vessels and nerves. Most paraganglia secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine.

  • Parasites

    (PAYR-uh-SITES)

    An animal or plant that gets nutrients by living on or in an organism of another species. A complete parasite gets all of its nutrients from the host organism, but a semi-parasite gets only some of its nutrients from the host.

  • Parathyroid glands

    (PAYR-uh-THY-royd...)

    Four pea-sized glands found on the surface of the thyroid. The parathyroid hormone made by these glands increases the calcium level in the blood.

  • Parotids

    Salivary glands located at the side of your face in front of each ear.

  • Pastoral counselors

    (PAS-tuh-rul KOWN-seh-lers)

    A person who is trained to give spiritual and mental health advice.

  • Pathologist

    puh-THAH-loh-jist

    A doctor who has special training in identifying diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope.

  • Pathologists

    (puh-THAH-loh-jist)

    Doctors who have special training in identifying diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope.

  • Pathology

    (puh-THAH-loh-jee ...)

    The branch of medicine involved in making diagnoses from the examination of tissues.

  • Patient advocate

    (PAY-shunt AD-vuh-kut)

    A person who helps guide a patient through the healthcare system. This includes help going through the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a medical condition, such as cancer. A patient advocate helps patients communicate with their healthcare providers so they get the information they need to make decisions about their health care. Patient advocates may also help patients set up appointments for doctor visits and medical tests and get financial, legal, and social support. They may also work with insurance companies, employers, case managers, lawyers, and others who may have an effect on a patients healthcare needs. Also called patient navigator.

  • Pediatric

    (pee-dee-A-trik)

    Having to do with children.