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Definition Page for DrumLib's Health Research Review:
Peptic ulcer
An ulcer in the lower end of the esophagus, the stomach, or the
duodenum.
Peptide (PEP-tide)
A compound consisting of two or more amino
acids.
Perfusion (per-FEW-shun)
Pouring a fluid over or through.
Peripheral (per-IF-er-al)
Away from the center. For example, aspirins
ability to lower a fever involves inhibition of prostaglandin
synthesis in the hypothalamus, however, the ability of
aspirin to increase lipolysis and thermogenesis involves the inhibition of prostaglandin
synthesis around peripheral tissues (e.g., fat cells).
Peristalsis (per-i-STAL-sis)
The muscular contractions of the intestines that move food
through the intestinal tract.