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Pancreas: an organ situated behind the lower part of the stomach that manufactures insulin and enzymes that help the body digest food
Pectorals: 2 pairs of muscles in the chest that work to pull the upper arms toward or across the chest
Pelvic Floor Muscles: group of muscles at the base of the pelvis which help to support the bladder, uterus, urethra, vagina, and rectum
Phentermine: an appetite suppressant that disrupts the transmission of signals from the neurotransmitters
Photocoagulation: a special strong beam of light (laser) used to seal off bleeding blood vessels such as in the eye.
Plateau: the condition when a level or period of stability is reached by a dieter
Polydipsia: thirst that lasts for long periods of time
Polyphagia: prolonged hunger; a sign of diabetes
Polyuria: the passage of large amounts of urine
Post Exercise Energy Consumption: continued elevated amounts of calories being burned due to recovery from exercise
Proteins: complex organic macromolecules that form the basic building blocks of all living cells
Proteinuria: presence of too much protein in the urine |
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