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PCP

noun \ ˌpē-(ˌ)sē-ˈpē \

Definition of PCP

: phencyclidine

Origin and Etymology of pcp

phenyl + cycl- + piperidine

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PCP

abbreviation

Definition of PCP

1 Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
2 primary care physician; primary care provider

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Medical Dictionary

PCP

noun \ ˌpē-ˌsē-ˈpē \

medical Definition of PCP

1 : phencyclidine
2 : pentachlorophenol
3 : a health-care professional and especially a physician who is authorized (as by an HMO) to provide primary care

PCP

abbreviation

medical Definition of PCP

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

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