Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
PID
Introduction
PID may refer to
- Prolapsed intervertebral disc, commonly called a “herniated disc”.
- Primary immune deficiency, disorders in which part of the body’s immune system is missing or does not function properly.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease, (or Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder), an infection and inflammation of the female uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries.
- Primary immunodeficiency
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