Category: P
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Proliferation
The production of off-shoots (i.e. lateral shoots for propagation). Production of vegetative shoots used for propagation or spreading abundantly. The process of proliferating. Rapid and repeated reproduction of new parts, as by cell division.
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Proleptic
Growing into a lateral shoot from a dormant stage.
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Prolepsis
Growth of a bud from a dormant stage into a lateral shoot [unusual term]. The return of paroxysmal attacks at successively shorter intervals. The recurrence of an episode or spasm sooner than anticipated or at increasingly shorter durations.
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Prolate
(Of a globose shape) drawn out towards the poles ends like a lemon.
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Progeny
Offspring of plants or animals. Person’s child or children.
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Profuse
With a great many, rich. Existing in very large quantities.
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Produced
Brought forward.
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Procumbent
Leaning over or reclining, often to the extent of lying along the surface of the ground or over other vegetation, but not creeping (i.e. rooting at the nodes). Trailing upon the ground. Lying loosely on the surface of the ground.
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Process(es)
Any small projecting parts or tissue. A superficial projection. The things done (for a patient, for example). It is commonly stated in quality management that three things can be measured: structure (resources or organization), process, and outcome. “Structure” refers to resources and organization. “Outcome” is a somewhat vague term that presumably refers to the results…
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Probract
Small, often glandular, foliar structures present at the base of the peduncle in Cucurbitaceae.