Also known as: PD$
PD has various meanings in the Healthcare category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of PD in Healthcare.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. The symptoms generally come on slowly over time. Early in the disease, the most obvious are shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking. Thinking and behavioral problems may also occur.
HealthcarePostnasal drainage, also known as postnasal drip, refers to the accumulation of mucus or phlegm in the back of the throat. This condition arises due to excessive production of mucus in the nose and sinuses, leading to its gradual flow down the back of the throat. Consequently, individuals may experience symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, hoarseness, and bad breath.
HealthcareThe term primary sector is normally used in the financial terms to refer to the sector of an economy making direct use of natural resources. It includes the agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining, and extraction of oil and gas sectors.
HealthcareAn enzyme that converts cyclic nucleotides into the noncyclic form.
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