Anatomy and medicine by letter- P

A doctor specialising in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.

An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience, associated with potential or actual damaged tissue.

An over the counter medication, used to manage the above (the active ingredient in Panadol).

Anatomical word for towards the back. For example: The spine is [blank] to the sternum.

A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain. It produces and releases hormones that play an important role in bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Area of the body below the abdomen, containing the hip bones, bladder, and rectum.

Care for the terminally ill and their families. Aims to optimise quality of life, and provide end-of-life care.

An antibiotic, people are commonly allergic to.

An organ that produces enzymes to help digest food, as well as making the hormone, insulin to help control blood sugar levels.

An infection of the lungs often caused by bacteria or a virus, causing inflammation and a buildup of fluid in the lungs, making it harder to breathe.

The loss of muscle function in part of your body.

Arteries that carry deoxygenated blood away from your heart to your lungs.

An irrational and persistent feeling that people are out to get you, or that you are the subject of persistent, intrusive attention by others. It can be a symptom of psychosis.

Lobe of the brain located near the back and top of the head. Important for processing somatosensory input.

A degenerative brain condition that causes issues with movement, mental health, sleep, and other health issues.

Bone commonly known as the kneecap.

A speciality related to providing medical care to children and adolescence.

A lack of colour to the skin- commonly referred to as paleness.

A compound consisting of two or more amino acids connected by a chain

Help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and help wounds heal.

A physician qualified to treat disease and injuries through physical methods such as massage and exercise.

A medical device that provides electrical pulses to stimulate heart contractions.

An organ formed in the womb, connected to the foetus via an umbilical cord.

The liquid component of blood that makes up 55% of blood, and contains blood cells.