PTU may refer to:
Science and medicine
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Paroxysmal tonic upgaze
Paroxysmal tonic upgaze (PTU) of childhood is a rare and distinctive Neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmological syndrome characterized by episodes (paroxysms) of sustained upward deviation of the eyes. Symptoms normally appear in babies under ...
, ophthalmological disorder
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Phenylthiourea
Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), also known as phenylthiourea (PTU), is an organosulfur thiourea containing a phenyl ring.
It has the unusual property that it either tastes very bitter or is virtually tasteless, depending on the genetic makeup of the ...
, an organosulfur thiourea
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Power transfer unit
In aviation, a power transfer unit (PTU) is a device that transfers hydraulic power from one of an aircraft's hydraulic systems to another in the event that the other system has failed or been turned off.
The PTU is used when, for example, there ...
, for aircraft hydraulic systems
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Propylthiouracil
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism. This includes hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease and toxic multinodular goiter. In a thyrotoxic crisis it is generally more effective than methimazole. Otherwise it is ...
, a hyperthyroidism drug
Universities
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Puducherry Technological University
Puducherry Technological University (PTU) is a Government Funded Technical Institutes, Government Funded Technical institute (GFTI) under central government and Ministry of Education of India, Public university, public technical and research u ...
, Pondicherry, India
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Punjab Technical University
I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), formerly Punjab Technical University (PTU), is a public state university in Kapurthala, Punjab, India established by an Act of State Legislature on 16 January 1997.
Renaming
In recognition o ...
, Jalandhar, India
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Pyay Technological University
Pyay Technological University (PTU) (, ), in Pyay, is one of three senior engineering universities in Myanmar. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in architecture and engineering disciplines. The university draws most of its student ...
, Burma
Organizations
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Australian Rail Tram and Bus Industry Union
The Australian Rail Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU) is an Australian trade union representing rail, tram and bus workers. The RTBU is affiliated with the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
Interna ...
or Public Transport Union
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Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union
The Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union (HKPTU) was a pro-democracy trade union, professional association and social concern group in Hong Kong. At the time of its disbandment in 2021, it was the largest teachers' organisation in Hong Ko ...
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Paratroop Training Unit RAAF
The Paratroop Training Unit (PTU) was a unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II, which served as the instruction centre for recruitment and training of the Australian Army paratroopers. Trainees mostly came from the 1 ...
, during WWII
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Plumbing Trades Union
The Plumbing Trades Union (PTU) was a trade union representing plumbers in United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland.
History
The union was founded in 1865, when the Manchester Plumbers' Society and the Liverpool Plumbers' Society merged with sma ...
, UK
Other uses
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''PTU'' (film), Hong Kong, 2003
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Platinum Airport, Alaska, US, IATA code
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Police Tactical Unit
A police tactical unit (PTU) is a specialized police unit trained and equipped to handle situations that are beyond the capabilities of ordinary law enforcement units because of the level of violence (or risk of violence) involved. The tasks of a ...
s (PTUs)
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Professional technical school
A professional is a member of a profession or any person who works in a specified professional activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skil ...
(Russian: ) in the Soviet Union
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See also
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Police tactical unit (disambiguation)
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