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PCL
PCL is an abbreviation of 'posterior cruciate ligament'.
PCP
PCP is an abbreviation of 'primary care physician'.
PE
PE is an abbreviation of 'pulmonary embolus'.
Peer review
A medical publication that has passed 'peer review' is one that has been carefully evaluated by other doctors who are expert in the same field.
Peri-articular
Peri-articular means 'around the joint'.
Pericyte
A pericyte is a cell that clings to small blood vessels, and which has primitive qualities - able to transform into other cells and regenerate damaged blood vessels.
Periosteum
The periosteum is the thin web-like covering of fibrous tissue around the outside of bones.
Peroneal nerve
The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve that supplies movement and sensation to the lower leg.
Pes anserine bursa
The pes anserine bursa is a sac (lined space) under the attachments of the pes anserine tendons on the inner aspect of the knee.
Pes anserine bursitis
Pes anserine bursitis is inflammation of the pes anserine bursa.