PP Medical Abbreviation

Polypeptide

A linear polymer of amino acids held together by peptide linkagesThe polypeptide has a directional sense, with an amino- and a carboxy-terminal end. A series of amino acids, each connected to the next in the series by a peptide bond. OR A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; the molecular weight is generally less than 10,000.

Plug aNd Play

Postprandial

Postprandial means after eating a meal while preprandial is before a meal.

peripad

Postpartum

The period just after delivery, as with postpartum depression. Postpartum refers to the mother, and postnatal to the baby.

Pay Period

Prospective Payment

Plank Positive

after birth

Postpartum Period