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pachamancaAn underground pit lined with hot stones and used for traditional Peruvian cooking.pachigyriaMisspelling of pachygyria.pachyderma(medicine) Abnormal thickening of the skin.pachygyriacongenital malformation of the cerebral hemisphere, resulting in unusually thick convolutions of the cerebral cortex and typically causing developmental delay and seizurespagophagiaThe pathological consumption of ice, a manifestation of pica, often resulting from iron or nutritional deficiencies.pahutukawaAlternative form of pohutukawa.palacsintaSynonym of palatschinke in Hungarian cuisine.paleobiotaPrehistoric biotapaleofauna(geology, zoology) The animals that were alive in a particular period of geological history, especially those known only as fossilspaleofloraAlternative form of palaeoflora.palingesia(theology) palingenesispalinopsiaA visual disturbance that causes images to persist to some extent even after their corresponding stimulus has left.palintociaThe refunding of interest; restitution for usury.palipraxia(medicine) A repetitive complex movement; hyperkinesis.panchalohaAny of the traditional five-metal alloys of sacred significance used for making Hindu temple idols.panciteria(Philippines) A restaurant that serves pancit noodles.pannacottaAlternative spelling of panna cotta.panophobiaA condition of groundless fears.panspermia(biology) The hypothesis that microorganisms may transmit life from outer space to habitable bodies; or the process of such transmission.panzanellaA summer bread salad including sliced bread and fresh tomatoes, flavored with basil, olive oil and vinegar.papakainga(New Zealand) Land used for housing by a hapu or whanau group.papaphilialove and adoration for the pope or the papacypapaphobiathe pathological fear of the pope or the papacyparabrella(rare) An umbrella that can also serve as a parasol.paracousia(pathology) paracusisparageusia(medicine) The abnormal presence of an unpleasant taste in the mouth, sometimes caused by medications.paragliomaAlternative form of paraganglioma.paraglossa(entomology) One of a pair of small appendages of the lingua of certain insects.parajudoka(disability, sports) A practitioner of parajudo.parakeelyaCalandrinia balonensis, a succulent herb of central Australia.paralgesiaabnormal sensibility or insensibility to painparamaatma(India, religion) The eternal divine or cosmic soul.paramhansaAlternative form of paramahamsa.paramnesiaAn inability to distinguish between real memories and dreams or fantasiesparamoudra(geology) A large flint, typically occurring upright in chalk strataparanzella(fishing) A deep, finely meshed conical net with long narrow wings, held open by cork floats and lead sinkers.paraphasia(pathology) A symptom of aphasia in which the sufferer substitutes a spoken word different from the one intended.parapherna(law, historical, Ancient Rome) A woman's property which was not made a part of her marriage dower, but remained her own.paraphilia(sexology) An abnormal sexual arousal or attraction, especially to objects or situations that are not of a sexual nature; typically of extreme or pathological nature.paraphobiaA mild form of phobia, causing only unwillingness or hesitancy.paraphonia(music) In Byzantine music, a melodic progression by consonances (fourths and fifths).paraplegia(pathology) A condition where the lower half of a patient's body is paralyzed and cannot move.pararthriadisordered articulation of speechparasomnia(psychiatry, medicine) Any of several sleep disorders.parastigmaA chitinous spot on the wings of some insectspareidolia(psychology) The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in music.parenchyma(anatomy) The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.parkomaniaExcessive or unreasonable interest in parks, gardens, and landscaping.parlorista(Philippines) A low-income male homosexual who behaves in a feminine manner and stereotypically works in a beauty parlor.parmigiana(cooking, postpositive) Cooked or served with Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce.paronychia(medicine) An infection under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.partheneiaGreek lyric poems sung by choruses of maidens at festivals.pascichniaplural of pascichnionpassifloraAny of the genus Passiflora of passionflowers.pathomania(medicine, dated) moral insanity; psychopathypathopoeia(music) The arousing of emotion in someone who hears music; a passage designed to arouse emotions.patimokkhaA code of monastic discipline in Theravada Buddhism.pedophiliaSexual attraction by adults and adolescents to children, specifically prepubescent children.pedophobia(psychology, rare, American spelling) An irrational, obsessive fear or dislike of children.pellegrinaA short cape worn by some Roman Catholic clergy.penetraliaThe innermost, secret or hidden parts; mysteries.penicilliaplural of penicilliumpentahedraplural of pentahedronpentalemma(rare) An argument analogous to a dilemma, but involving five alternatives.pentosuria(pathology) the presence of pentose sugars in the urine; especially the presence of abnormally high levels of xylulose in the urinepeptonuria(obsolete, medicine) The presence of peptone or a similar body in the urine. It was once thought to be a reason for fetal death.perfumistaOne who makes, sells, or is an aficionado of perfumes.pericardiaplural of pericardiumpericliniaplural of pericliniumpericraniaplural of pericraniumperikymataplural of perikymaperimaculaAlternative form of perimacular.periodynia(pathology) pain experienced throughout the body, with no obvious causeperiorbita(anatomy) The area around the orbit.peripeteia(drama) A sudden reversal of fortune as a plot point in Classical tragedy.perisomataplural of perisomaperisteria(botany) Any of the genus Peristeria of orchidaceous plants.peritheciaplural of peritheciumperpetuana(archaic) A durable wool serge fabric.persicaria(botany) lady's thumbpersonaliaAll the personal belongings, writings and information of an individual.petronellaA traditional Scottish country dance.phaeodellaA dark pigmented granule in the phaeodia of phaeodarian radiolariansphagedaenaAlternative form of phagedena.phagomaniaA compulsion to eat.phallalgia(pathology) pain in the penisphanopoeiaThe use of visual images in poetry.phantosmia(pathology) A form of parosmia involving olfactory hallucinations in which the perceived smell is triggered apparently without cause rather than by another smell.pharyngula(biology) The phylotypic stage of embryonic development of vertebrate animals, following the blastula, gastrula, and neurula.phenylurea(organic chemistry) An N-phenyl derivative of urea that is the basis of a group of herbicidesphilentomaAny of the birds in the genus Philentoma, found in parts of South East Asia.philopediaLove or fondness for children.philotimiaThe urge to be thought superior; excessive ambition.philoxeniaLove of strangers; eagerness to show hospitality.phlegmasia(archaic, medicine) An inflammation, especially of the internal organs.phlyctaenaAlternative form of phlyctena.phocomeliaA congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.phokomeliaAlternative form of phocomelia.phonomania(obsolete) Homicidal mania.phosphuriaAlternative spelling of phosphoruria.photogenia(photography) The various photographic techniques, such as lighting, focus and framing, used to make a subject look more attractive.photomaniaA fascination with photography.photopeniaAn area of less-than-normal density on an x-ray image or similar scanphrenalgiapsychalgia; non-physical painphryctoria(historical) An ancient Greek semaphore system.phyllosoma(zoology) The thin, flat, transparent larval stage of certain lobsters.phylloxeraAn insect, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae of the family Phylloxeridae (not the genus Phylloxera), that is very destructive to grape vines; also, the diseased condition of a vine caused by this insect.physometradistension of the uterus due to the presence of gas or airphytolacca(botany) Any of the genus Phytolacca of herbaceous plants; the poke or pokeweed.phytomania(rare) A fascination with plants.phytotelma(biology) A small, water-filled cavity in a tree or any similar environment such as the axil of a bromeliadpianomaniaA great popularity of piano music in a population.pileorhiza(botany, archaic) A cap of cells covering the growing extremity of a root; a rootcap.pingueculaA yellow-white deposit on the conjunctiva of the eye, adjacent to the limbus, caused by exposure to ultraviolet.pinguicula(botany) Any of the genus Pinguicula of butterworts.pipsissewaAny of several evergreen plants, of the genus Chimaphila of prince's pinespiroplasmaAny of many other parasitic protozoa related to Babesia in order PiroplasmidapitarrillaSynonym of balché (the drink)pitrakinra(pharmacology) A human recombinant protein that has been studied as a treatment for asthma.piwakawaka(New Zealand) The New Zealand fantail, Rhipidura fuliginosa, a small insectivorous bird of the South Pacific.planetariaplural of planetariumplanomania(informal) enthusiastic planismplastilina(dated) plasticineplastonemaA filament the surrounds a plastosome (organelle).platybasia(medicine) A developmental condition characterized by an upward bulge in the base of the posterior cranial fossa.platypnoeaAlternative form of platypnea.platysmataplural of platysmapleiomaziaSynonym of polymastia.pleuralgia(obsolete, medicine) Pain in the side or region of the ribs.pleurosteaplural of pleurosteonplumularia(zoology, archaic) A plume hydroid; any hydrozoan belonging to Plumularia and other genera of the family Plumulariidae, generally growing in plume-like forms.plutomaniaA passion or craving for wealth; an obsession with money.poataniwhaMelicope simplex, a shrub of New Zealand.podophiliaSynonym of foot fetishism.pohutukawaA coastal evergreen tree, Metrosideros excelsa, native to New Zealand and producing a brilliant display of red flowers with prominent stamens around Christmastime.poinsettiaA plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers surrounded by large bright red leaves; native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated as a garden plant;; widely used in Christmas floral displays.polkamaniaEnthusiasm for the polka dance.polyandriaplural of polyandriumpolyanthea(dated) An anthology of extracts (mostly quotations) from literature.polychaetaAny annelid worm of the class Polychaetapolycholia(pathology) An excessive secretion of bilepolydipsia(medicine) Excessive and constant thirst, caused by disease.polydypsiaMisspelling of polydipsia.polyhaemiaSynonym of polyemia.polymastiaThe fact or condition of having more than two mammae or nipples.polymythia(rare) polymythypolypathia(rare, medicine) The condition of being afflicted with multiple illnesses.polyphagiaAn excessive appetite for foodpolyphasiaThe condition of being polyphasicpolyphilia(rare) Synonym of polyamory.polyphobiaFear of many things; a collection of fears.polyphoniaA kind of mouth organ or harmonica.polypnoeiaAlternative form of polypnea.polysarcia(medicine) Excess fat; corpulencepolysialiahypersalivationpolythelia(medicine) The condition of having a supernumerary nipple.polytrauma(emergency medicine) The condition of a person who has been subjected to multiple traumatic injuries.pomophobiaAn aversion to postmodernism or postmodernists.ponophobiaA fear of overwork.poriomaniaAn impulsive tendency to wander away.pornocopiaAn abundance of pornography, sexual imagery, or nudity.pornomaniaAn obsession with pornography.pornotopiaA fantasy world in which everyone is ready and willing to indulge in all kinds of sexual activity.pornucopiaAlternative form of pornocopia.portabellaAlternative spelling of portobello.portmantuaObsolete form of portmanteau (“case”).posttraumaAfter, or as a result of, a trauma.potentillaAny of many shrubs and herbs of the genus Potentilla; the cinquefoils.pourasabha(Bangladesh, West Bengal, chiefly Benglish) a municipality in Bangladesh or West Bengal.pozzuolanaAlternative spelling of pozzolana.praecordia(archaic, anatomy) Synonym of precordium.pratyahara(yoga) The withdrawal of one's senses; focus on oneself as opposed to external stimuli.prealgebra(US, education, uncountable) A school (in the US, middle school) course that introduces students to concepts needed to learn algebra.prediploma(education) Prior to a diploma.pregorexiaA condition where a pregnant mother is obsessed with being thin.premaxilla(anatomy) Either of a pair of bones in front of the maxillary bones in the upper vertebrate jawpresbyopia(pathology) Inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects.presbyteraA female presbyter.prescapula(anatomy) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula.primadonnaAlternative form of prima donna.prionaemiaThe presence of prion proteins in the blood.privatopiaA private, generally gated, community of regulated and genteel appearance.proctalgia(medicine) Pain in the anal or rectal region.prodromataplural of prodromaprognathia(medicine) Prognathism.propaganda(as a neutral word dated) Agitation, publicity, public communication aimed at influencing an audience and furthering an agenda.propaideia(rare) Preliminary teaching or educationprophragma(zoology) An internal dorsal chitinous process between the first two divisions of the thorax of insects.propogandaMisspelling of propaganda.proscynema(archaeology) A formulaic inscription expressing adoration of or homage to a particular deity.protamoebaA member of the Protamoebae.protanopia(pathology) A form of color blindness. Involves a defect in distinguishing between red and green.protidemia(pathology) The presence of excess protein in the bloodprotostoma(embryology, obsolete) Synonym of blastopore.pseudocoma(medicine, neurology) The neurological disorder more commonly referred to as locked-in syndrome.pseudodata(computing) Data that is artificially generated in order to test a program; test data.pseudopupa(entomology) A stage intermediate between the larva and pupa of bees and certain other hymenopterous insects.pseudourea(organic chemistry) isoureapsychalgiapsychogenic pain, physical pain of psychological originpulmonariaAny of the flowering plants of the genus Pulmonaria, lungworts.pulsatillaAny of several plants, of the former genus Pulsatilla, now often considered a subgenus of Anemone, including the pasque flower, some of which are used as medicinal herbspuntarellaA type of Italian chicory.pupaphobia(rare) The fear of puppets.purinaemiaAlternative form of purinemia.purusarthaAlternative form of purushartha.puschkinia(botany) Any of the genus Puschkinia of bulbous perennials in the family Asparagaceae.puttanescaA cooking sauce made from tomato flavoured with garlic, anchovies, capers and olives, created in Naples.puttywalla(India, historical) A messenger or orderly attached to an office, and bearing a belt and brass badge.pygophiliaA paraphilia involving sexual attraction to buttocks.pyloralgia(medicine) Pain in the region of the pylorus.pyracanthaA firethorn, any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs.pyrolagniasexual arousal from fire; sexualized pyromaniapyrophiliaA paraphilia in which gratification is derived from fire and fire-starting activity.pyrophobiaAn fear or hatred of fire or flames.