PX has various meanings in the Physiology category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of PX in Physiology.
Examination by means such as visual inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation to collect information for diagnosis.
PhysiologyDescribes a drug prescription from a doctor; also written "R/x."
PhysiologyPrognosis is a medical term for predicting the likely outcome of one's current standing. When applied to large statistical populations, prognostic estimates can be very accurate: for example the statement "45% of patients with severe septic shock will die within 28 days" can be made with some confidence, because previous research found that this proportion of patients died.
PhysiologyA patient is any recipient of health care services. The patient is most often ill or injured and in need of treatment by a advanced practice registered nurse, physiotherapist, physician, physician assistant, psychologist, podiatrist, veterinarian, or other health care provider.
PhysiologyA pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that causes an uncoupling of the lung from the chest wall. Like pleural effusion (liquid buildup in that space), pneumothorax may interfere with normal breathing. It is often called collapsed lung, although that term may also refer to atelectasis. One or both lungs may be affected.
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