Polonium. A radioactive element that is a member of the chalcogen family. It has the atomic symbol Po, atomic number 84, and the atomic weight of the isotope with the longest half-life (209Po) is 208.98. It decays by alpha-emission. . 0.50
Poliomyelitis. Encephalitis, Polio . Epidemic Acute Poliomyelitis . Polio Encephalitis . Poliomyelitis Infection . Poliomyelitis, Acute . Acute Poliomyelitis . Acute Poliomyelitis, Epidemic . Infection, Poliomyelitis . Infections, Poliomyelitis . Nonpoliovirus Poliomyelitis . Paralysis, Infantile . Poliomyelitides, Preparalytic . Poliomyelitis Infections . Poliomyelitis, Epidemic Acute . Polios . Preparalytic Poliomyelitis . Infantile Paralysis . Polio . Poliomyelitis, Nonpoliovirus . Poliomyelitis, Preparalytic . An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus (POLIOVIRUS). Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse FASCICULATION and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp764-5) . 0.50
Poland. Polish People's Republic . Republic of Poland . A country in central Europe, east of Germany. The capital is Warsaw. . 0.49
Polyps. Polyp . Discrete abnormal tissue masses that protrude into the lumen of the DIGESTIVE TRACT or the RESPIRATORY TRACT. Polyps can be spheroidal, hemispheroidal, or irregular mound-shaped structures attached to the MUCOUS MEMBRANE of the lumen wall either by a stalk, pedunculus, or by a broad base. . 0.48
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal. Hayfever . Allergic Rhinitides, Seasonal . Allergic Rhinitis, Seasonal . Allergies, Pollen . Allergy, Pollen . Fever, Hay . Pollen Allergies . Pollinoses . Rhinitides, Seasonal Allergic . Rhinitis, Seasonal Allergic . Seasonal Allergic Rhinitides . Hay Fever . Pollen Allergy . Pollinosis . Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis . Allergic rhinitis that occurs at the same time every year. It is characterized by acute CONJUNCTIVITIS with lacrimation and ITCHING, and regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific ALLERGENS. . 0.48
Police. Police Force . Police Officers . Enforcement Officer, Law . Enforcement Officers, Law . Law Enforcement Officer . Officer, Law Enforcement . Officer, Police . Officers, Law Enforcement . Officers, Police . Police Forces . Police Officer . Law Enforcement Officers . Agents of the law charged with the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing law and order among the citizenry. . 0.47
Mepivacaine. Carbocaïne . Isocaine . Isogaine . Meaverin . Mecain . Mepihexal . Mepivacain-Injektopas . Mepivacaina Braun . Mepivacaine Hydrochloride . Mepivacaine Monohydrochloride . Mepivastesin . Polocaine . Scandicain . Scandicaine . Scandinibsa . Scandonest . Braun, Mepivacaina . Hydrochloride, Mepivacaine . Mepivacain Injektopas . Monohydrochloride, Mepivacaine . Carbocaine . A local anesthetic that is chemically related to BUPIVACAINE but pharmacologically related to LIDOCAINE. It is indicated for infiltration, nerve block, and epidural anesthesia. Mepivacaine is effective topically only in large doses and therefore should not be used by this route. (From AMA Drug Evaluations, 1994, p168) . 0.47
Aspirin. 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid . Acetysal . Acylpyrin . Aloxiprimum . Colfarit . Dispril . Easprin . Ecotrin . Endosprin . Magnecyl . Micristin . Polopirin . Polopiryna . Solprin . Solupsan . Zorprin . Acid, Acetylsalicylic . Acetylsalicylic Acid . The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5) . 0.46
