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PLAQUE

noun. a minor patch or area of irregular tissue which generally has a unique appearance from the surrounding normal tissue.

PLAYGROUND DESIGN

the model of recreational areas for kids, that can impact their play behavior.

PACKET SWITCHING

a way of conveying messages from one place to another using a computer network which makes effective utilization of the

PAIRED COMPARISON

1. a step-by-step process for contrasting a group of stimulants or other objects. A couple of stimulants appeared to the

PALLIATIVE CARE

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

PANIC

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

PAPILLA

noun. any of the four forms of inflammations upon the tongue. With regard to human beings, around 200 fungitype papillae

PARADOX

noun. a shocking or self-contradictory statement which might still contain truth. With regard to philosophy, paradoxes are classically categorized as

PARAHIPPOCAMPAL GYRUS

a ridge upon the medial exterior of the cerebral cortex's temporal lobe, lying overtop the hippocampus. It is an element

PARALOGISM

noun. A null argument or fallacy, particularly one which is not intended and hard to detect.

PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA

in the DSM-IV-TR, a subset of schizophrenia, frequently with a later onset than other forms, marked by significant delusions or

PARAPROFESSIONAL

a trained but not professionally certified employee who helps in the remediation of clients in both hospital and community environments.