PUR Medical Abbreviation

PUR has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of PUR in Medical.

Polyurethane

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A resin with special characteristics. Paints based on polyurethanes are either one or two-pack, and they wear extremely slowly and are resistant to chemicals.

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Puromycin

An antibiotic that inhibits polypeptide synthesis by competing with aminoacyl-tRNA for the ribosomal binding site A. An antibiotic that is an analog of the terminal aminoacyl-adenosine part of aminoacyltrna; in translation, it causes premature chain termination when its amino group joins the carboxyl group of the growing polypeptide chain and the resulting adduct dissociates from the ribosomal complex.

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Purpura

Purpura is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin usually secondary to vasculitis or dietary deficiency of vitamin C (scurvy). They measure 0.3–1 cm (3–10 mm), whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm, and ecchymoses greater than 1 cm.

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Platelet Uptake Ratio
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Purchasing

Total materials purchased for manufacturing/assembly into auto parts.

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Purple
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Purulent

Pertaining to pus. Containing or composed of pus. The term "purulent" is often used in regard to drainage. For example, gonorrhea in men usually causes a purulent discharge from the penis.

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Pool d'Urgence Rougeole
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