Medical Branch Alphabet – P
| S. No | Abbreviation | Full Form | Short Explanation | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P001 | PA | Pulmonary Artery | Major artery carrying blood from heart to lungs | Cardiology/ICU |
| P002 | PAA | Peripheral Artery Assessment | Evaluation of arteries in limbs | Vascular clinic |
| P003 | PAB | Pediatric Allergic Bronchitis | Allergy-related bronchial inflammation in children | Pediatric clinic |
| P004 | PAC | Premature Atrial Contraction | Early heartbeat originating in atria | Cardiology clinic |
| P005 | PAD | Peripheral Artery Disease | Narrowing of arteries in limbs | Vascular clinic |
| P006 | PAE | Pulmonary Artery Embolism | Blood clot in the pulmonary artery | Emergency/ICU |
| P007 | PAF | Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation | Sudden irregular heartbeats | Cardiology clinic |
| P008 | PAG | Pediatric Allergy Guidelines | Protocols for treating childhood allergies | Pediatric clinic |
| P009 | PAH | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | High blood pressure in pulmonary arteries | Cardiology/pulmonology |
| P010 | PAI | Pulmonary Artery Index | Measurement of artery function | Cardiology clinic |
| P011 | PAJ | Pediatric Allergy Journal | Publication on childhood allergy research | Academic reference |
| P012 | PAL | Pediatric Allergy Lab | Lab for testing pediatric allergies | Hospital/lab |
| P013 | PAM | Pulmonary Artery Monitoring | Tracking pulmonary artery pressure | ICU/pulmonology |
| P014 | PAN | Pulmonary Assessment Network | Collaborative network for lung health | Academic hospital |
| P015 | PAO | Pulmonary Artery Operation | Surgical intervention in pulmonary arteries | Cardiology/OR |
| P016 | PAP | Pulmonary Artery Pressure | Measurement of blood pressure in pulmonary artery | ICU/pulmonology |
| P017 | PAQ | Pulmonary Assessment Questionnaire | Survey for respiratory health evaluation | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P018 | PAR | Pulmonary Artery Research | Study of pulmonary artery conditions | Academic hospital |
| P019 | PAS | Pulmonary Artery Surgery | Surgical procedure on pulmonary arteries | Cardiology/OR |
| P020 | PAT | Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia | Sudden fast heartbeat originating in atria | Cardiology clinic |
| P021 | PAU | Pulmonary Assessment Unit | Hospital unit for lung function evaluation | Pulmonology ward |
| P022 | PAV | Pulmonary Artery Variation | Differences in pulmonary artery anatomy | Clinical cardiology |
| P023 | PB | Packed Blood | Blood prepared for transfusion | Blood bank |
| P024 | PBA | Pediatric Blood Analysis | Blood testing for children | Pediatric lab |
| P025 | PBB | Packed Blood Bag | Bag used for blood transfusions | Blood bank |
| P026 | PBC | Primary Biliary Cirrhosis | Chronic liver disease | Hepatology clinic |
| P027 | PBD | Pulmonary Blood Distribution | Blood flow patterns in lungs | Pulmonology lab |
| P028 | PBE | Pediatric Blood Evaluation | Blood assessment in children | Pediatric clinic/lab |
| P029 | PBF | Pulmonary Blood Flow | Measurement of blood flow in lungs | Pulmonology clinic |
| P030 | PBG | Pediatric Blood Guidelines | Protocols for child blood care | Pediatric clinic |
| P031 | PBH | Pediatric Blood Hospital | Hospital unit for child blood disorders | Pediatric ward |
| P032 | PBI | Packed Blood Index | Measurement system for blood unit management | Blood bank |
| P033 | PBJ | Pediatric Blood Journal | Publication on pediatric hematology | Academic reference |
| P034 | PBL | Pediatric Blood Lab | Lab for child blood testing | Hospital/lab |
| P035 | PBM | Packed Blood Monitoring | Tracking blood transfusions | Hospital/blood bank |
| P036 | PBN | Pediatric Blood Network | Collaborative research network for pediatric hematology | Academic hospital |
| P037 | PBO | Pulmonary Blood Operation | Surgical procedure on lung blood vessels | Cardiology/OR |
| P038 | PBP | Pulmonary Blood Pressure | Measurement of blood pressure in lungs | ICU/pulmonology |
| P039 | PBQ | Pediatric Blood Questionnaire | Survey for child blood health assessment | Clinic/pediatric lab |
| P040 | PBR | Pediatric Blood Research | Study of pediatric blood disorders | Academic hospital |
| P041 | PBS | Phosphate Buffered Saline | Solution used in labs | Laboratory/research |
| P042 | PBT | Pulmonary Blood Therapy | Treatment for blood flow issues in lungs | Pulmonology clinic |
| P043 | PBU | Pediatric Blood Unit | Hospital unit for child blood care | Pediatric ward |
| P044 | PBV | Pulmonary Blood Variation | Differences in blood flow patterns in lungs | Clinical pulmonology |
| P045 | PC | Platelet Count / Primary Care | Blood test measuring platelets / General medical care | Lab / Clinic |
| P046 | PCA | Patient-Controlled Analgesia | Pain relief method managed by patient | Hospital/ICU |
| P047 | PCB | Pulmonary Circulation Block | Obstruction in lung blood flow | ICU/pulmonology |
| P048 | PCC | Prothrombin Complex Concentrate | Medication to treat clotting disorders | Pharmacy/ICU |
| P049 | PCD | Polycystic Kidney Disease | Genetic kidney disorder | Nephrology clinic |
| P050 | PCE | Pulmonary Circulation Evaluation | Assessment of lung blood flow | Pulmonology lab |
| P051 | PCF | Pulmonary Care Facility | Hospital unit for lung patients | Pulmonology ward |
| P052 | PCG | Pulmonary Care Guidelines | Protocols for lung disease management | Clinic/hospital |
| P053 | PCH | Pulmonary Care Hospital | Hospital unit specializing in lung care | Pulmonology ward |
| P054 | PCI | Percutaneous Coronary Intervention | Procedure to open blocked coronary arteries | Cardiology/OR |
| P055 | PCJ | Pulmonary Care Journal | Publication on lung health research | Academic reference |
| P056 | PCL | Pulmonary Care Lab | Lab supporting lung diagnostics | Hospital/lab |
| P057 | PCM | Pulmonary Care Monitoring | Tracking lung function | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P058 | PCN | Penicillin / Peripheral Central Line | Antibiotic medication / IV line | Pharmacy / ICU |
| P059 | PCO | Polycystic Ovary | Ovarian condition with cysts | Gynecology clinic |
| P060 | PCP | Primary Care Physician / Pneumocystis Pneumonia | Family doctor / Opportunistic lung infection | Clinic / Hospital |
| P061 | PCQ | Pulmonary Care Questionnaire | Survey for respiratory health | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P062 | PCR | Polymerase Chain Reaction | DNA amplification technique | Laboratory/research |
| P063 | PCS | Post-COVID Syndrome | Long-term effects after COVID-19 | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P064 | PCT | Procalcitonin | Biomarker for infection | Lab/ICU |
| P065 | PCU | Pulmonary Care Unit / Progressive Care Unit | Hospital unit for lung patients / Intermediate care | Hospital ward |
| P066 | PCV | Packed Cell Volume | Blood test measuring red cell proportion | Lab/hematology |
| P067 | PD | Parkinson’s Disease / Peritoneal Dialysis | Neurodegenerative disorder / Kidney treatment | Neurology / Nephrology |
| P068 | PDA | Patent Ductus Arteriosus | Heart defect in newborns | Neonatal cardiology |
| P069 | PDB | Pediatric Diabetes Board | Committee overseeing child diabetes care | Hospital administration |
| P070 | PDC | Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter | Tube for dialysis treatment | Nephrology clinic |
| P071 | PDD | Parkinson’s Disease Dementia | Cognitive decline in PD patients | Neurology clinic |
| P072 | PDE | Phosphodiesterase Enzyme | Enzyme in cellular signaling | Lab/biochemistry |
| P073 | Patient Data Form | Standard form for patient information | Clinic/hospital | |
| P074 | PDG | Pediatric Diabetes Guidelines | Protocols for child diabetes care | Pediatric clinic |
| P075 | PDH | Pediatric Diabetes Hospital | Hospital unit for child diabetes | Pediatric ward |
| P076 | PDI | Pulmonary Disease Index | Scoring system for lung diseases | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P077 | PDJ | Pediatric Diabetes Journal | Publication on child diabetes research | Academic reference |
| P078 | PDL | Peritoneal Dialysis Lab | Lab for monitoring dialysis | Hospital/lab |
| P079 | PDM | Pulmonary Disease Monitoring | Tracking lung health over time | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P080 | PDN | Pediatric Diabetes Network | Collaborative network for child diabetes care | Academic hospital |
| P081 | PDO | Pulmonary Disease Operation | Surgical intervention for lung disease | OR/pulmonology |
| P082 | PDP | Pediatric Diabetes Protocol | Guidelines for managing child diabetes | Pediatric clinic |
| P083 | PDQ | Patient Diabetes Questionnaire | Survey assessing diabetes management | Clinic/pediatric |
| P084 | PDR | Physician’s Desk Reference | Drug reference guide for physicians | Clinic/pharmacy |
| P085 | PDS | Pediatric Diabetes Surgery | Surgical procedure related to diabetes | OR/pediatric ward |
| P086 | PDT | Photodynamic Therapy | Light-based treatment for disease | Oncology/dermatology clinic |
| P087 | PDU | Pulmonary Disease Unit | Hospital unit for lung patients | Pulmonology ward |
| P088 | PDV | Pulmonary Disease Variation | Differences in lung disease presentation | Clinical pulmonology |
| P089 | PE | Pulmonary Embolism / Physical Exam | Blood clot in lungs / General medical examination | ICU / Clinic |
| P090 | PEA | Pulseless Electrical Activity | Cardiac arrest rhythm without pulse | ICU/emergency |
| P091 | PEB | Pulmonary Embolism Board | Committee reviewing PE cases | Hospital administration |
| P092 | PEC | Pulmonary Embolism Clinic | Facility for PE diagnosis and care | Pulmonology clinic |
| P093 | PED | Pediatric / Pediatric Emergency Department | Child care / Emergency unit | Hospital |
| P094 | PEE | Pulmonary Embolism Evaluation | Diagnostic assessment of PE | ICU/pulmonology |
| P095 | PEF | Peak Expiratory Flow | Measurement of lung function | Pulmonology clinic |
| P096 | PEG | Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy | Feeding tube procedure | GI clinic/hospital |
| P097 | PEH | Pulmonary Embolism Hospital | Hospital unit for PE care | ICU/pulmonology |
| P098 | PEI | Pulmonary Embolism Index | Scoring system for PE severity | ICU/pulmonology |
| P099 | PEJ | Pediatric Endocrinology Journal | Publication on child endocrine disorders | Academic reference |
| P100 | PEL | Pulmonary Embolism Lab | Lab for PE testing |
S. No Abbreviations Full Form Short Explanation Practical Example
| S. No | Abbreviation | Full Form | Short Explanation | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P101 | PEM | Pulmonary Embolism Monitoring | Tracking patient status after PE | ICU/pulmonology |
| P102 | PEN | Pediatric Endocrinology Network | Collaborative network for child endocrine care | Academic hospital |
| P103 | PEO | Pulmonary Embolism Operation | Surgical intervention for PE | OR/pulmonology |
| P104 | PEP | Post-Exposure Prophylaxis | Treatment after possible infection | HIV clinic / ER |
| P105 | PEQ | Pulmonary Embolism Questionnaire | Patient survey for PE assessment | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P106 | PER | Pulmonary Embolism Research | Study of PE causes and management | Academic hospital |
| P107 | PES | Pulmonary Embolism Surgery | Surgical procedure for PE | OR/pulmonology |
| P108 | PET | Positron Emission Tomography | Imaging scan for diagnostic purposes | Radiology clinic |
| P109 | PEU | Pulmonary Embolism Unit | Hospital unit for PE care | ICU/pulmonology ward |
| P110 | PEV | Pulmonary Embolism Variation | Differences in PE presentation | Clinical pulmonology |
| P111 | PF | Pulmonary Fibrosis | Scarring of lung tissue | Pulmonology clinic |
| P112 | PFA | Pulmonary Fibrosis Assessment | Evaluating lung scarring severity | Pulmonology clinic |
| P113 | PFB | Pediatric Feeding Bottle | Device for infant feeding | Pediatric clinic/home care |
| P114 | PFC | Platelet Function Clotting | Test of platelet activity | Hematology lab |
| P115 | PFD | Pulmonary Function Disorder | Abnormal lung function | Pulmonology clinic |
| P116 | PFE | Peak Flow Evaluation | Assessment of respiratory function | Pulmonology clinic |
| P117 | PFF | Pulmonary Fibrosis Facility | Hospital unit for lung scarring patients | Pulmonology ward |
| P118 | PFG | Pulmonary Function Guidelines | Protocols for lung testing | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P119 | PFH | Pulmonary Fibrosis Hospital | Hospital unit specializing in lung fibrosis | Pulmonology ward |
| P120 | PFI | Pulmonary Fibrosis Index | Scoring system for lung fibrosis severity | Pulmonology clinic |
| P121 | PFJ | Pediatric Feeding Journal | Publication on child nutrition | Academic reference |
| P122 | PFL | Pulmonary Function Lab | Lab for lung testing | Hospital/lab |
| P123 | PFM | Pulmonary Function Monitoring | Tracking respiratory function | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P124 | PFN | Pediatric Feeding Network | Collaborative network for infant nutrition | Academic hospital |
| P125 | PFO | Patent Foramen Ovale | Heart defect causing abnormal blood flow | Cardiology clinic |
| P126 | PFP | Pediatric Feeding Protocol | Guidelines for infant feeding | Pediatric clinic |
| P127 | PFQ | Pulmonary Fibrosis Questionnaire | Patient survey for lung health | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P128 | PFR | Pulmonary Fibrosis Research | Study of lung fibrosis | Academic hospital |
| P129 | PFS | Pediatric Feeding Surgery | Surgical intervention for feeding issues | Pediatric OR |
| P130 | PFT | Pulmonary Function Test | Measures lung function | Pulmonology clinic |
| P131 | PFU | Pulmonary Fibrosis Unit | Hospital unit for lung fibrosis patients | Pulmonology ward |
| P132 | PFV | Pulmonary Function Variation | Differences in lung capacity | Clinical pulmonology |
| P133 | PG | Parathyroid Gland / Pediatric Gastroenterology | Endocrine organ / Child GI specialty | Clinic/hospital |
| P134 | PGA | Parathyroid Gland Assessment | Evaluating parathyroid function | Endocrinology clinic |
| P135 | PGB | Pediatric Gastroenterology Board | Committee overseeing child GI care | Academic hospital |
| P136 | PGC | Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic | Facility for child digestive health | Pediatric ward |
| P137 | PGD | Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis | Genetic screening in IVF | Fertility clinic |
| P138 | PGE | Prostaglandin E | Hormone regulating various functions | Lab/research |
| P139 | PGF | Pediatric Gastroenterology Facility | Hospital unit for child digestive disorders | Pediatric ward |
| P140 | PGG | Pediatric Gastroenterology Guidelines | Protocols for child GI care | Clinic/hospital |
| P141 | PGH | Pediatric Gastroenterology Hospital | Hospital unit for child GI patients | Pediatric ward |
| P142 | PGI | Parathyroid Gland Index | Scoring system for parathyroid function | Endocrinology clinic |
| P143 | PGJ | Pediatric Gastroenterology Journal | Publication on child digestive health | Academic reference |
| P144 | PGL | Pediatric Gastroenterology Lab | Lab for GI testing | Hospital/lab |
| P145 | PGM | Pediatric Gastroenterology Monitoring | Tracking child digestive health | Pediatric clinic |
| P146 | PGN | Pediatric Gastroenterology Network | Collaborative child GI care network | Academic hospital |
| P147 | PGO | Pediatric Gastroenterology Operation | Surgical procedure for GI disorders | Pediatric OR |
| P148 | PGP | Pediatric Gastroenterology Protocol | Guidelines for child digestive care | Clinic/hospital |
| P149 | PGQ | Pediatric Gastroenterology Questionnaire | Survey for child GI assessment | Clinic/pediatric |
| P150 | PGR | Pediatric Gastroenterology Research | Study of child GI diseases | Academic hospital |
| P151 | PGS | Pediatric Gastroenterology Surgery | Surgery related to child GI conditions | Pediatric OR |
| P152 | PGT | Preimplantation Genetic Testing | Screening embryos for genetic disorders | Fertility clinic |
| P153 | PGU | Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit | Hospital unit for child GI patients | Pediatric ward |
| P154 | PGV | Pediatric Gastroenterology Variation | Differences in child GI health outcomes | Clinical pediatric ward |
| P155 | PH | Public Health / Pulmonary Hypertension | Population health / Lung blood pressure disorder | Clinic/hospital |
| P156 | PHA | Pulmonary Hypertension Assessment | Evaluating severity of pulmonary hypertension | Cardiology/pulmonology clinic |
| P157 | PHB | Pediatric Hematology Board | Committee overseeing child blood care | Hospital administration |
| P158 | PHC | Primary Health Care | Basic health services | Clinic/community health center |
| P159 | PHD | Doctor of Philosophy / Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis | Academic degree / Lung pressure evaluation | University / Clinic |
| P160 | PHE | Public Health Evaluation | Assessment of population health metrics | Health department |
| P161 | PHF | Pulmonary Hypertension Facility | Hospital unit for pulmonary hypertension patients | Pulmonology ward |
| P162 | PHG | Public Health Guidelines | Protocols for population health management | Health department |
| P163 | PHH | Pulmonary Hypertension Hospital | Specialized hospital unit for PH patients | Pulmonology ward |
| P164 | PHI | Public Health Index | Measure of community health | Health department |
| P165 | PHJ | Public Health Journal | Publication on health studies | Academic reference |
| P166 | PHL | Public Health Lab | Laboratory supporting population health research | Health department |
| P167 | PHM | Pulmonary Hypertension Monitoring | Tracking patient lung pressure | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P168 | PHN | Public Health Network | Collaborative network for health programs | Government/academic hospital |
| P169 | PHO | Pulmonary Hypertension Operation | Surgical procedure related to lung hypertension | OR/pulmonology |
| P170 | PHP | Public Health Protocol | Guidelines for health management | Health department |
| P171 | PHQ | Public Health Questionnaire | Survey for assessing population health | Community clinic |
| P172 | PHR | Pulmonary Hypertension Research | Study of lung pressure disorders | Academic hospital |
| P173 | PHS | Public Health Service | Organization providing health care | Health department |
| P174 | PHT | Pulmonary Hypertension Therapy | Treatment for high lung pressure | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P175 | PHU | Pulmonary Hypertension Unit | Hospital unit for PH patients | Pulmonology ward |
| P176 | PHV | Pulmonary Hypertension Variation | Differences in severity among patients | Clinical pulmonology |
| P177 | PI | Pulmonary Infection / Primary Immunodeficiency | Lung infection / Immune system disorder | Clinic/hospital |
| P178 | PIA | Pulmonary Infection Assessment | Evaluating severity of lung infection | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P179 | PIB | Pediatric Immunology Board | Committee overseeing child immune care | Hospital administration |
| P180 | PIC | Pediatric Intensive Care / Pulmonary Infection Clinic | ICU for children / Clinic for lung infections | Pediatric ward / Clinic |
| P181 | PID | Primary Immunodeficiency | Genetic disorder impairing immunity | Immunology clinic |
| P182 | PIE | Pulmonary Infection Evaluation | Diagnostic assessment for lung infections | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P183 | PIF | Pulmonary Infection Facility | Hospital unit for lung infection care | Pulmonology ward |
| P184 | PIG | Pediatric Immunology Guidelines | Protocols for child immune care | Clinic/hospital |
| P185 | PIH | Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension | High blood pressure during pregnancy | Maternity clinic |
| P186 | PII | Pulmonary Infection Index | Scoring system for infection severity | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P187 | PIJ | Pediatric Immunology Journal | Publication on child immune disorders | Academic reference |
| P188 | PIL | Pediatric Immunology Lab | Lab for testing child immune function | Hospital/lab |
| P189 | PIM | Pulmonary Infection Monitoring | Tracking lung infection progress | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P190 | PIN | Pediatric Immunology Network | Collaborative network for child immune care | Academic hospital |
| P191 | PIO | Pulmonary Infection Operation | Surgical intervention for lung infections | OR/pulmonology |
| P192 | PIP | Pulmonary Infection Protocol | Guidelines for treating lung infections | Clinic/hospital |
| P193 | PIQ | Pulmonary Infection Questionnaire | Survey assessing respiratory infection | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P194 | PIR | Pulmonary Infection Research | Study of lung infections | Academic hospital |
| P195 | PIS | Pulmonary Infection Surgery | Surgical treatment for lung infections | OR/pulmonology |
| P196 | PIT | Pulmonary Infection Therapy | Treatment for lung infections | Clinic/pulmonology |
| P197 | PIU | Pulmonary Infection Unit | Hospital unit for lung infection care | Pulmonology ward |
| P198 | PIV | Pulmonary Infection Variation | Differences in infection severity | Clinical pulmonology |
| P199 | PJ | Pediatric Journal | Publication on child health | Academic reference |
| P200 | PJA | Pediatric Journal Assessment | Evaluation of child health research articles | Academic review |



