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  2. List of medical abbreviations: P - Wikipedia

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    PMI: point of maximal impulse or apical beat point of maximal intensity PML: polyoma virus progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy PMP: Pseudomyxoma peritonei: PMN: polymorphonuclear leukocytes, that is, neutrophils PMR: percutaneous myocardial revascularization polymyalgia rheumatica proportionate mortality rate PM&R: physical medicine and ...

  3. Post-mortem interval - Wikipedia

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    Post-mortem phenomena to estimate the time of death. The post-mortem interval ( PMI) is the time that has elapsed since an individual's death. [1] When the time of death is not known, the interval may be estimated, and so an approximate time of death established. Postmortem interval estimations can range from hours, to days or even years ...

  4. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy ( PML) is a rare and often fatal viral disease characterized by progressive damage ( -pathy) or inflammation of the white matter ( leuko-) of the brain ( -encephalo-) at multiple locations ( multifocal ). It is caused by the JC virus, which is normally present and kept under control by the immune system.

  5. Apical Pulse: Definition, Location, and More - Healthline

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    Overview. Your pulse is the vibration of blood as your heart pumps it through your arteries. You can feel your pulse by placing your fingers over a large artery that lies close to your skin. The ...

  6. Abbreviations Your Doctor Uses - WebMD

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    EKG or ECG. 6 /13. This machine records the electrical activity of your heart and graphs it. It helps your doctor see if there’s a problem with your blood flow or heart rhythm. ECG stands for ...

  7. What Is Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy? - WebMD

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    Symptoms. The first signs of PML can be different from person to person, depending on the nerves that are damaged first. But they often include: Clumsiness or loss of coordination. Difficulty ...

  8. Project Management Institute - Wikipedia

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    Project Management Institute, Inc. /  39.977879833°N 75.418732000°W  / 39.977879833; -75.418732000. The Project Management Institute ( PMI, legally Project Management Institute, Inc.) is a U.S.-based not-for-profit professional organization for project management. [4]

  9. Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment

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    malaise. loss of appetite. sudden, unintentional weight loss. anemia. depression. low-grade fever. limited range of motion. The symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica develop quickly, usually over ...