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N., Sam M.S.

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PALINLEXIA

1. reading letters or words in a backward order.

PALINOPSIA

the continuation or reappearance of an image after the stimulant has been eliminated. Palinopsia is correlated with posterior brain damage,…

PALINPHRASIA

involuntary repeating of terms or phrases when talking. Commonly referred to as paliphrasia.

PALLIATIVE CARE

terminal care which centers upon symptom management and comfort rather than forceful, cure-based intervention. This is the premise of the…

PALLIDOTOMY

noun. a neurosurgical method wherein electrodes are utilized to selectively lesion the globus pallidus. Pallidotomy is utilized for the controlling…

PALMAR

1. with regard to human beings, referencing the palms of the hands. 2. with regard to non-human primates, referencing the…

PALMAR CONDUCTANCE

the electrical conductivity of the skin on the palms of the hands.

PALMAR REFLEX

a reflex wherein the fingers are flexed whenever the palm is stimulated or touched.

PALMISTRY

noun. the practice of understanding lines and other aspects of the palms of the hands as indications of character attributes…

PALPEBRAL FISSURE

the theoretical line between the lower and upper eyelids. Commonly referred to as rima palpebrarum,

PALPITATION

a swift heartbeat correlated with an anxiety attack, too much stress, or physical over-exertion.

PALSY

an obsolete term for paralysis, still utilized in such compound terms like bell's palsy, progressive supranuclear palsy, and bell

PAMELOR

a brand name for nortriptyline.

PANACEA

noun. a solution or treatment for everything which is incorrect or which universally relates to a group of associated troubles.

PANARTERITIS

noun. a diffuse swelling of the walls of the small and medium arteries.

PANCREAS

noun. a gland, found close to the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity, which is aroused by secretin to disperse…

PANCREATITIS

noun. A swelling of the pancreas, characterized by serious and intense abdominal pain and resulting from biliary tract illnesses or…

PANDEMIC

1. adjective. happening universally or over a big region and hence, more widespread than epidemic. 2. n. an illness/disease.

PANEL STUDY

a longitudinal study wherein at least one group is followed over time.

PANIC

an abrupt, unmanageable fear response which might consist of horror, confusion, and absurd behavior, caused by as assumed threat.