pancytopenia, Fanconi
pancytopenia, Fanconi See anemia, Fanconi.
pancytopenia, Fanconi See anemia, Fanconi.
pancytopenia A shortage of all types of blood cells. Pancytopenia can be caused by a side effect of many medications (such as azathioprine, methotrexate, and others) or diseases (such as lupus and bone marrow disorders). Treatment is directed toward the underlying cause and may be supplemented by medications that stimulate the bone marrow.
pancreatitis Inflammation of the pancreas. Of the many causes of pancreatitis, the most common are alcohol consumption and gallstones. Other causes include medications (azathioprine, estrogen, thiazides, metronidazole, valproic acid, and tetracycline), trauma, abdominal surgery, abnormalities of the pancreas and intestine, and infections such as mumps. Acute pancreatitis usually begins with pain in the upper abdomen…
pancreatic juice Fluids made by the pancreas that contain digestive enzymes.
pancreatic insufficiency Having not enough of the digestive enzymes that are normally secreted by the pancreas into the intestine. Pancreatic insufficiency is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis. See also cystic fibrosis.
pancreatic Having to do with the pancreas.
pancreatectomy A surgical procedure in which part or all of the pancreas is removed.
pancreas, annular An abnormal ring of pancreatic tissue that encircles the duodenum and often causes intestinal obstruction.
pancreas A spongy, tube-shaped organ that is about 6 inches long and is located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen. It is connected to the upper end of the small intestine. The narrow end of the pancreas, called the…
pancolitis See colitis, ulcerative.
panacea A universal remedy, a cure-all. The ancients sought—but never found—a panacea that would cure all disease.
paludism See malaria.