Category: P

A generalized severe inflammation of all the ocular structures. Inflammation involving the whole of the interior of the eye.  

An unaccepted theory proposed by Darwin that all body cells give rise to minute particles called pangenes, which migrate to the germplasm and impress their characteristics upon the latter. Darwin’s expansive theory of heredity suggests that every part of the body releases “gemmules” that gather in the egg’s germ cells. As development proceeds, these gemmules…

A person who obtains customers for prostitutes pimp.  

A widespread epidemic over a large geographic area. An epidemic disease which affects many parts of the world. Widespread epidemic, occurring throughout a country, geographic area, or the world. An epidemic disease that affects a large area, possibly one or more entire continents. A disease that affects greater numbers of people than usual across a…

A malignancy of the pancreas.  

Established in 1902 under the authority of the Second International Conference of the American States in 1901. Its name was changed to the Pan American Sanitary Bureau in 1911. It is now one of the regional offices of the World Health Organization.  

The eyelids.  

The act of feeling or touching with light finger pressure. Technique of examination in which the examiner feels the firmness, texture, size, shape, or location of body parts. Using the fingers to touch or press on the body surface to detect masses, enlargement, edema, or tenderness. The process of examining part of the body by…

Rehabilitation designed to enhance and prolong functioning ability. Part of a broad palliative care program, palliation.  

To reduce pain. The alleviation of some aspects of a disease, e.g., the reduction of the pain and suffering accompanying an illness.