Category: P

Nonionic surface-active agents composed of polyoxyethylene esters of sorbitol. They usually contain associated fatty acids. The series includes polysorbates 20, 40, 60, and 80, which are used in preparing pharmaceuticals. These polysorbates have the trade names of Tween 20, Tween 40, and so forth. A category of chemical compounds typically originating from animal adipose tissue…

Having more than one body, as in the doubling of the body of a fetus.  

Having reduplicated chromatin in the nucleus.    

Inflammation of the peripheral nerves and spinal ganglia.  

Arranged in several layers, as is the case in some glands.  

A polypeptide that contains the linked transcripts of several proteins. Cleavage of the polypeptide releases the contained protein sequences.  

The presence of numerous polyps in the stomach, sometimes involving the entire mucosa, accompanied by chronic atrophic gastritis.  

The sustained ingestion of large amounts of fluid.  

Possession of more than the normal number of feet.  

Having had many evolutionary modifications.