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pachycephalosaurid(zoology) Any dinosaur in the family Pachycephalosauridae.pachycephalosaurusAny of a group of herbivorous dinosaurs, of the genus Pachycephalosaurus from the late Cretaceous period.pachychoroidopathy(pathology) Excessive choroid thickeningpachydermatousness(humorous) The state or quality of being thick-skinned and insensitive.paedopsychologicalRelating to paedopsychology.palaeoanthropology(hypercorrect, British spelling) Alternative spelling of paleanthropology.palaeobiochemistryAlternative form of paleobiochemistry.palaeobiodiversityAlternative form of paleobiodiversity.palaeobiogeographyAlternative form of paleobiogeography.palaeobiomechanicsThe application of biomechanics to prehistoric timespalaeoceanographerAlternative form of paleoceanographer.palaeoceanographicOf or pertaining to palaeoceanographypalaeoclimaticallyAlternative form of paleoclimatically.palaeoclimatologicPertaining to palaeoclimatology.palaeoconservativeAlternative spelling of paleoconservative.palaeodistributionAlternative form of paleodistribution.palaeoecologicallyIn terms of palaeoecology.palaeoentomologistA scientist who specializes in palaeoentomologypalaeoenvironmentsplural of palaeoenvironmentpalaeoepidemiologyAlternative form of paleoepidemiology.palaeoethnologicalAlternative form of paleoethnological.palaeogeochemistryThe study of the changes in the geochemistry of the Earth over geologic timepalaeogeographicalAlternative spelling of paleogeographical.palaeohistologicalAlternative form of paleohistological.palaeohydrogeologyThe geology of ancient groundwater, especially concerning the physical, biological and chemical properties of its occurrence and movement.palaeohydrographicAlternative form of paleohydrographic.palaeohydrologicalRelating to palaeohydrologypalaeoichnologicalAlternative form of paleoichnological.palaeolimnologicalAlternative spelling of paleolimnological.palaeolongitudinalBritish standard spelling of paleolongitudinal.palaeomagneticallyWith reference to palaeomagnetismpalaeomastologicalRelating to palaeomastologypalaeomicrobiologyAlternative form of paleomicrobiology.palaeoneuroanatomyAlternative form of paleoneuroanatomy.palaeoneurologicalAlternative form of paleoneurological.palaeontographicalRelating to palaeontography.palaeoparasitologyAlternative form of paleoparasitology.palaeopathologicalAlternative form of paleopathological.palaeophycologicalAlternative form of paleophycological.palaeoproductivity(geology) prehistoric productivity (of minerals)palaeornithologist(British spelling) Alternative spelling of paleornithologist.palaeotempestologyAlternative form of paleotempestology.palaeovegetationalAlternative form of paleovegetational.paleaodistributionMisspelling of paleodistribution.paleoanthropometryThe anthropometry of the remains of ancient peoplepaleobiogeographerA scientist who studies past distributions of organisms around the world.paleobiogeographicOf or pertaining to paleobiogeography.paleobiolinguisticRelating to paleobiolinguisticspaleochemotaxonomy(paleontology) Use of biomarker chemicals in sedimentary rocks to classify lifeforms.paleochronologicalRelating to paleochronologypaleoclimatologistA climatologist who specializes in paleoclimatology.paleoconservativesplural of paleoconservativepaleodemographicalAlternative form of paleodemographic.paleoentomologicalAlternative form of palaeoentomological.paleoenvironmental(geology) Of or pertaining to the environment at a particular time in the geologic past.paleoethnobotanistA person engaged in paleoethnobotany.paleogeomorphologyPaleogeomorphology, the study of historical physical geography (historical landforms).paleoglaciologicalRelating to paleoglaciology.paleoherpetologistOne who studies paleoherpetology.paleoichthyologistAlternative spelling of palaeoichthyologist.paleomagnetosphereThe magnetosphere, as it was in prehistoric timespaleomalacologicalOf or relating to paleomalacology.paleomyrmecologistOne who studies paleomyrmecology.paleooceanographicAlternative form of paleoceanographic.paleopalynologicalRelating to paleopalynology.paleophysiologicalRelating to paleophysiology.paleoprecipitationprecipitation (typically, rain) in ancient timespaleopsychologicalRelating to paleopsychology.paleornithologicalRelating to paleornithologypaleosedimentationAncient sedimentationpaleoseismologicalOf or pertaining to paleoseismology.paleospinothalamic(anatomy) Of or related to the primitive transmission system for diffuse pain.paleotopographicalAlternative form of paleotopographic.paleozoogeographerOne who studies paleozoogeography.palinactinodromous(botany) Having three or more primary veins originating near the base of the leaf, with additional branching above.pallidosubthalamic(anatomy) Relating to the globus pallidus and the subthalamuspalmitotransferase(biochemistry) palmitoyltransferasepalmitoylcarnitine(biochemistry) An ester derivative of carnitine involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.palynostratigraphyThe application of palynology to stratigraphy.panbiogeographicalRelating to, or employing panbiogeographypancreaticobiliaryAlternative form of pancreatobiliary.pancreaticoentericpancreatic and entericpancreaticogastricpancreatic and gastricpancreaticohepaticRelating to the pancreas and the liver.pancreaticojejunalRelating to the pancreas and the jejunumpancreaticopleural(anatomy) pancreatic and pleuralpancreaticosplenic(anatomy) Relating to the pancreas and spleen.pancreatolithiasis(pathology) presence of calculi in the pancreaspanexperientialismThe belief that all matter is capable of experience in some form.panexperientialistOne who believes the doctrine of panexperientialism.panhypopituitarismA form of hypopituitarism affecting most of the pituitary hormones.panhypoproteinemiaThe deficiency of all (or many) proteins in the bloodpanhypoproteinemicRelating to panhypoproteinemiapanproctocolectomy(surgery) Surgical removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anal canal.papilioerythrinone(organic chemistry) A carotenoid (6S)-6-hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-[(1R)-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxocyclohex-2-en-1-yl]octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one in the kin and feathers of birdspapillomatogenesisAlternative form of papillomagenesis.parabariomicrolite(mineralogy, outdated) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing barium, hydrogen, oxygen, and tantalum.paracrocodylomorphAny archosaur of the clade Paracrocodylomorphaparagastrioceratid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Paragastrioceratidae.parahydroxybenzenehydroquinoneparainfluenzavirusAny of a group of paramyxoviruses that cause parainfluenza.paralinguisticallyIn a paralinguistic manner.parallelepipedicalAlternative form of parallelepipedic.parallelogrammaticHaving the shape of a parallelogramparallelogrammicalHaving the properties of a parallelogram.paramedicalizationthe trend of people setting more and more value on alternative medicine and different beliefs about wealth and health, which are not authorized by the medical scientistsparamilitarizationThe process of changing to a paramilitary system.paranasopharyngealAcross or through a nasopharyngeal regionparaneoplasticallyIn a paraneoplastic manner.parapharmaceutical(pharmacology) alternative to pharmaceuticalparapodiapophyseal(anatomy) parapodial and apophysealparaprofessionallyBy, or in a way that relates to, paraprofessionals.pararammelsbergite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing arsenic and nickel.parascientificallyBy means of or in terms of parascience.parasitaphelenchidAny nematode of the family Parasitaphelenchidaeparasympatholyticsplural of parasympatholyticparaterraformationparaterraformingparatransgenicallyIn a paratransgenic mannerparavirtualisationAlternative spelling of paravirtualization.paravirtualization(computing) An approximate virtualization in which the emulated operating system has been modified for convenience or efficiency.parliamentarianismSupport for a parliamentary system of government.parthenocarpicallyIn a parthenocarpic manner.participialization(grammar) The process of participializing.pathenogeneticallyMisspelling of parthenogenetically.pathomorphogenesis(pathology) The morphogenesis of diseasepathomorphologicalRelating to pathomorphology.pathophysiological(pathology) Pertaining to pathophysiology.pathopsychologicalpathological and psychologicalpatriarchalizationThe process of patriarchalizing.pentaazamacrocycle(organic chemistry) Any macrocycle that has five nitrogen atoms in the ringpentachloroanisole(organic chemistry) A pentachloro derivative of anisole (in which the five hydrogens of the benzene ring are replaced by chlorine)pentachlorobenzene(organic chemistry) A chlorinated derivative of benzene C₆HCl₅pentacyclosqualene(organic chemistry) A pentacyclic triterpene hydrocarbon (hydropicene) formed from squalenepentafluorobenzoic(organic chemistry) Used to name the pentafluoro derivatives of benzoic acidpentafluorobenzoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoro derivative of the benzoyl radicalpentafluorostyrene(organic chemistry) A derivative of styrene in which each hydrogen of the benzene ring has been replaced by fluorine; it is used to make specialized polymers.pentagalacturonateA salt or ester of pentagalacturonic acid.pentakaidecahedralIn the form of a pentakaidecahedron.pentakaidecahedronSynonym of pentadecahedron.pentamethylbenzene(organic chemistry) An aromatic hydrocarbon, C₆H(CH₃)₅, obtained by methylation of xylene.pentatriacontanoicOf or pertaining to pentatriacontanoic acid or its derivatives; ceroplasticpentylenetetrazoleAlternative spelling of pentylenetetrazol.pentylenetetrazolsplural of pentylenetetrazolpepsinhydrochloricOnly used in pepsinhydrochloric acidpeptidoleukotrieneA lipopeptide derived from leukotrienepeptidylcitrullineA citrulline residue within a peptidepeptidylnucleosideAny peptidyl derivative of a nucleosidepeptostreptococcalRelating to Peptostreptococcus bacteria.peptostreptococcusA bacterium of the genus Peptostreptococcus.perchloroethylenesplural of perchloroethyleneperfluoroalkanoate(organic chemistry) Any perfluoro alkanoateperfluoroalkylatedsimple past and past participle of perfluoroalkylateperfluoroarylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which one or more perfluoroaryl groups are added to a moleculeperfluorobutanoate(organic chemistry) Any perfluoro derivative of a butanoate group or anionperfluorodecanoate(organic chemistry) Any perfluoro derivative of a decanoate group or anionperfluoroglutarate(organic chemistry) a perfluoro derivative of the glutarate groupperfluorohexanoate(organic chemistry) Any perfluoro derivative of a hexanoate group or anionperfluorononanoate(organic chemistry) Any perfluoro derivative of a nonanoate group or anionperfluorooctanoateA salt or ester of perfluorooctanoic acid.perfluoropentacene(organic chemistry) The completely fluorinated derivative of pentacene; it is an organic semiconductorperfluoropolyether(organic chemistry) Any polyether in which every carbon atom has been replaced by fluorine.perfluorosulfonate(organic chemistry) Any sulfonate whose hydrogen atoms have all been replaced with those of fluorine; many of then are used as ionomers.pericardiocentesis(surgery) The removal of fluid from the pericardium for therapeutic or diagnostic purposespericonceptionallyAround the time of conception.periimplantationalBefore and/or after an implantationperiinterventional(surgery) Surrounding an interventionperimineralizationMisspelling of permineralization.periodontopathogenA periodontal pathogenpermissionlessness(rare) Lack of permission.pescovegetarianismThe condition of being pescovegetarianphacofragmentation(surgery) fragmentation of the lens of the eye, typically after it has become dislocatedphacoiridencleisis(surgery) An extension of iridencleisis that includes the lensphacomulcificationMisspelling of phacoemulsification.phaeomelanogenesispheomelanogenesisphaeosphaeriaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Phaeosphaeriaceae.phaerochromocytomaMisspelling of pheochromocytoma.phallologocentrismAlternative form of phallogocentrism.phanerocrystalline(geology, of rocks) Visibly crystalline.phantasmagoricallyIn a manner, or to an extent, typical of phantasmagoria; thus, fantastically or bizarrelypharmacobehavioralRelating to pharmaceutical drugs and behavior (and their relationships).pharmacodependencedependence on a pharmaceutical drugpharmacoeconomicalOf or pertaining to pharmacoeconomics.pharmacoepigeneticRelating to pharmacoepigeneticspharmacogeneticistOne who works in pharmacogenetics.pharmacogenotypingpresent participle and gerund of pharmacogenotypepharmacoinformaticRelating to pharmacoinformatics.pharmacokineticistA specialist in pharmacokineticspharmacomanagement(medicine) The management of the prescription and use of pharmaceutical drugspharmacomechanicalpharmacological and mechanicalpharmacomodulationThe modification of existing pharmaceuticals by replacing substituents etcpharmacopathogenicRelating to the pathogenic effects of medicines and related compoundspharmacophoricallyIn a pharmacophoric mannerpharmacophysiologypharmaceutical physiologypharmacoprotectiveDescribing a drug that confers protection against a disease or conditionpharmacoproteomicsThe use of proteomic techniques in the development of pharmaceuticalspharmacopsychiatryThe branch of psychiatry concerned with the ingestion of drugspharmacoresistanceThe condition of being pharmacoresistantpharmacoresistancyMisspelling of pharmacoresistance.pharmacotoxicology(medicine, pathology) The toxicology of pharmaceuticalspharyngoepiglottic(anatomy) Relating to the pharynx and epiglottis.pharyngoesophagealRelating to the pharynx and the esophaguspharyngointestinal(anatomy) Relating to the pharynx and the intestinespharyngolaryngitis(medicine) Inflammation of the pharynx and larynx.pharyngotonsilitisMisspelling of pharyngotonsillitis.phenomenologically(philosophy) In a manner characteristic of phenomenology or of phenomenological philosophy.phenophosphazinine(organic chemistry) A tricyclic heterocycle consisting of two benzene rings fused to phosphazinephenoxaphosphinine(organic chemistry) A tricyclic heterocycle consisting of two benzene rings fused to oxaphosphinephenylacetaldehyde(organic chemistry) An aromatic compound found in buckwheat, chocolate, etc. responsible for the antibiotic activity of maggot therapy.phenylcarbodiimide(organic chemistry) Any phenyl derivative of a carbodiimidephenylchlorosilane(organic chemistry) The halogenated organosilane C₆H₅SiH₂Clphenyldiazomethane(organic chemistry) The diazo compound C₆H₅CH=N⁺=N⁻; any derivative of this compoundphenylenedicarbene(organic chemistry) Any dicarbene based on a phenylene moiety.phenylethanolamineA biogenic amine related structurally to the major neurotransmitter norepinephrine and the biogenic amine octopamine.philoprogenitivelyIn a philoprogenitive way.phloroglucinolysis(organic chemistry) The cleavage of a compound by reaction with phloroglucinolphonocardiographicRelating to phonocardiography.phonomicrosurgical(surgery) Relating to phonomicrosurgeryphosphatidylserine(organic chemistry) A phospholipid containing serine.phosphoacetylation(biochemistry) phosphorylation and acetylationphosphocholinationReaction with phosphocholinephosphodestruction(biochemistry) The destruction of phosphorylated proteins, typically in cell wallsphosphogartrellite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal bright green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, lead, oxygen, and phosphorus.phosphoglucokinase(biochemistry) A transferase enzyme that participates in starch and sucrose metabolism.phosphoglucomutase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of isomers of glucose phosphatesphosphoglucosamine(biochemistry) Either of two isomeric glucosamine phosphatesphospholipoprotein(biochemistry) Any lipoprotein in which the lipid is a phospholipidphosphomannomutase(biochemistry) A phosphotransferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction alpha-D-mannose 1-phosphate ⇌ D-mannose 6-phosphate.phosphometabolomicRelating to phosphometabolomicsphosphonodiamidite(organic chemistry) Any diamidite derived from a phosphatephosphonodithioate(organic chemistry) Any sulfur derivative of a phosphonate that has the form R-O-PH(=S)S⁻phosphonopentanoic(organic chemistry) Describing a compound in which a terminal hydrogen atom of pentanoic acid (or more frequently 2-amino-pentanoic acid) is replaced by a phosphonic acidphosphonoselenoate(organic chemistry) Any anion of the form R-O-PH(=O)-Se⁻phosphopantetheine(biochemistry) A derivative of coenzyme A essential to the function of carrier proteinsphosphopentomutase(biochemistry) An isomerase enzyme, alpha-D-ribose 1,5-phosphomutase, involved in pentose phosphate pathway and purine metabolism.phosphorecognition(immunology) immunological recognition of phosphorylated proteinsphosphoriboprotein(biochemistry) A riboprotein that has a bound phosphate groupphosphoribosylatedsimple past and past participle of phosphoribosylatephosphorocyanidate(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of cyanophosphonate.phosphorodiamidateA phosphate group in which two oxygens have been replaced by nitrogens.phosphorodithioate(organic chemistry) Synonym of dithiophosphate.phosphorothioationThe addition or transfer of a phosphorothioate groupphosphorothiolated(biochemistry) modified by the addition of a phosphorothiol or a phosphorothiolatephosphorylceramide(biochemistry) Synonym of sphingomyelin.phosphorylcreatine(biochemistry) Phosphocreatine.phosphoselectivityThe condition of being phosphoselectivephosphosensitivity(biochemistry) sensitivity to phosphate concentrationphosphospecificityThe condition of being phosphospecificphosphotransferase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group (phosphorylation)phosphotransmitter(biochemistry) Any compound, typically a protein, involved in phosphorelayphosphotriesterasearyldialkylphosphatasephotoacclimationalRelating to photoacclimationphotoallergenicityThe condition of being photoallergenicphotoantimicrobialAn antimicrobial that is activated by the presence of lightphotobiomodulation(medicine) Any of several therapeutic techniques that employ low-level laser or LED light to relieve pain or to heal woundsphotobiomodulatoryRelating to photobiomodulationphotobiotechnology(biochemistry) photochemical biotechnology (typically employing photosynthesis)photocatalyticallyIn a photocatalytic mannerphotochronographicRelating to photochronography.photoconceptualismThe photoconceptual approach to art.photoconceptualistOne who produces photoconceptual artworks.photocrosslinkablephotochemically crosslinkablephotocycloaddition(chemistry) Any intermolecular photochemical process leading to a ring systems by formation of two new single bondsphotodecolouration(chemistry, physics) photochemical decolourationphotodecomposition(chemistry) Any photochemical reaction that results in the decomposition of a substancephotodeconjugation(chemistry) Any photoinduced reaction of a conjugated compound leading to loss of conjugationphotodegradabilityThe quality of being photodegradable.photodensitometricRelating to photodensitometryphotodeterioration(chemistry) photodegradationphotodisintegratedBroken down by photodisintegration.photodocumentationphotographic documentationphotoelectroactiveExhibiting, or relating to, photoelectroactivity.photoelectromotiveOf or relating to the electromotive force caused by photovoltaic action.photoencapsulationphotochemical encapsulationphotoendosomolysisendosomolysis initiated by lightphotoendosomolyticRelating to photoendosomolysisphotoferroelectric(physics) Of, or relating to the effect of light on ferroelectric materials.photofluorographicRelating to photofluorography.photofragmentationThe formation of photofragmentsphotofunctionalizeTo photochemically functionalizephotogalvanographyThe art or process of making photoelectrotypes.photogeomorphologyThe use of aerial photography to interpret geologic featuresphotoglottographicRelating to photoglottography.photogravitational(physics, astronomy) Describing the effects of light radiation on the gravitational attraction to a starphotoheterotrophic(biology) Using light for energy, but requiring a source of carbon other than carbon dioxide.photoimmunotherapy(surgery) A kind of light-based cancer therapyphotoincorporation(chemistry) photochemical incorporation (of a compound into an organism)photoisomerisationAlternative spelling of photoisomerization.photoisomerization(chemistry) The formation of isomers via photoexcitationphotolithographingpresent participle and gerund of photolithographphotomagnetization(physics) magnetization induced by lightphotomicrographersplural of photomicrographerphotomorphogenesis(biology) the regulatory effect of light on the growth, development and differentiation of plant cells, tissues and organsphotomorphogeneticRelated to photomorphogenesisphotomorphologicalRelating to photomorphologyphotoorganotrophicRelating to photoorganotrophsphotophosphorylase(biochemistry) An enzyme that is involved in the photosynthetic phosphorylation of ATP.photophysiologicalRelating to photophysiologyphotopiezoelectric(physics) Of or relating to the effect of light on piezoelectric materials.photoplethysmogramA recording made by a photoplethysmographphotopolymerizableAble to undergo photopolymerizationphotoprecipitationprecipitation caused by lightphotorearrangement(chemistry, physics) Any photoisomerization reaction that leads to changes in the arrangement of atoms in a moleculephotorecombination(physics, chemistry) recombination influenced by lightphotoreversibility(physical chemistry) The condition of being photoreversiblephotosedimentationOptical sedimentation.photosensitisationAlternative form of photosensitization.photosensitivenessPhotosensitivity.photosensitivitiesplural of photosensitivityphotosensitizationThe acquisition of photosensitivityphotospectrometricRelating to photospectrometryphotospectroscopicRelating to photospectroscopyphotostabilizationphotochemical stabilizationphotosterilizationsterilization, typically of surgical instruments, by exposure to ultraviolet lightphotoswitchabilityThe condition of being photoswitchablephotosyntheticallyBy the use of photosynthesisphototherapeuticalAlternative form of phototherapeutic.photothermoplasticA composite material composed of a thermoplastic photoresist.phototopographicalRelating to phototopography.phototransformablephotochemically transformablephototriangulationtriangulation using photogrammetryphototypographicalRelating to phototypography.phreniconeurectomyThe surgical excision of a phrenic nerve.phthirapterologistAn entomologist who studies the Phthiraptera, or lice.phycoerythrocyanin(biochemistry) A phycobiliprotein involved in photosynthesis, notably in Cyanobacteria and red algae.phylobetadiversityphylogenetic diversity between communities or biomesphylostratigraphicRelating to phylostratigraphyphylotranscriptomeThe transcriptome of a specific phylum or speciesphysicochemicalismThe belief that organisms are merely physicochemical systems.physicomathematicsAn academic subject covering both mathematics and physics.physicotheologicalRelating to physicotheology.physiobiochemistry(physiology, biochemistry) physiological biochemistryphysiogeographicalAlternative form of physiogeographic.physiopathogenesisphysiological pathogenesisphysiopathologicalPathophysiological: pertaining to the physiological changes caused by disease, or to the study thereofphysiosociologicalRelating to physiology and sociology.phytohemagglutinin(biochemistry) Any hemagglutinin (lectin) of plant origin, but especially that found in many beans that has a physiological actionphytohemaglutinineMisspelling of phytohemagglutinin.phytomorphologicalRelating to phytomorphology.phytopathogenicityThe condition of being phytopathogenicphytopharmacologic(pharmacology) Alternative form of phytopharmacological.phytophenomenologyThe interdisciplinary study of plant intelligence, drawing on phenomenology, botany and population ecology.phytophototoxicityThe quality of being phytophototoxic.phytophysiologicalrelating to the physiology of plantsphytoplanktivorous(biology) That feeds on phytoplanktonphytostabilisationAlternative form of phytostabilization.phytostabilizationThe long-term stabilization and containment of a pollutant by means of plants.phytotherapeuticalAlternative form of phytotherapeutic.phytotopographicalRelating to phytotopography.phytotoxicologicalRelating to phytotoxicologypicocyanobacterialRelating to picocyanobacteria.picocyanobacterium(biology) Any cyanobacterium having dimensions less than about 2 micrometrespicophotoautotrophA very small (typically unicellular) photoautotrophpicroindigocarmineA stain made from picric acid and indigo carmine.piezoaccelerometerA piezoelectric accelerometerpiezopsychrophilic(biology) Capable of surviving at great pressures, and at relatively low temperature; used especially of certain benthic bacteria.piscirickettsiosis(pathology) Any disease caused by bacteria of the genus Piscirickettsiaplagiogravitropism(botany) The response of branches, etc. to gravity when growth is not vertical.plainclothesperson(rare) A police officer (especially a detective) of any gender who wears civilian clothes when on duty.plastohydroquinone(biochemistry) The reduced, phenolic form of plastoquinoneplatitudinarianismThe tendency to use many platitudes in speaking or writing.plethysmographicalOf or pertaining to plethysmography.pleuraspidotheriidAny extinct mammal of the genus PleuraspidotheriumpleurolophocercousRelating to cercarias of the genus PleurolophocercapleuroperipneumonyArchaic form of pleuropneumonia.plurifunctionalityThe condition of being plurifunctionalplurisignificationThe property of having multiple meanings.plusquamperfectionUtter perfection.pneumocolonographyradiography of the colon following introduction of air to aid contrastpneumotherapeuticsThe use of pneumotherapy.pockethandkerchiefAlternative form of pocket handkerchief.poikiloblastically(geology) By means of, or in the form of, poikiloblasts.politicocommercialRelating to both politics and commerce.politicohistoricalRelating to politics and history.polyalphabeticallyIn a polyalphabetic manner.polychlorobiphenyl(organic chemistry) polychlorinated biphenylpolychromatophiliaThe affinity (of a sample prepared for microscopic examination) for more than one kind of stain, especially for both acid and basic stainspolychromatophilicExhibiting polychromatophiliapolycontexturality(philosophy) A school of thought regarding subjectivity, involving a large number of contexts and viewpoints that cannot be reconciled.polydenominationalmultidenominationalpolydispersibilityThe condition of being made polydispersepolydolopimorphianAny extinct metatherian of the order †Polydolopimorphiapolyendocrinopathy(pathology) A disease of the immune system that has multiple featurespolyesterification(chemistry) Any reaction which generates a polyesterpolyethercarbonate(organic chemistry) Any polymer, or the form [-R-O-CO-O-CH₂-O-]ₙ that has both ether and carbonate groupspolyethyleneglycolAlternative form of polyethylene glycol.polyfunctionalisedAlternative form of polyfunctionalized.polyfunctionalized(chemistry) functionalized with many (different) functional groupspolygamomonoecious(of a species population) Containing some plants that are polygamous and others that are monoecious, as for example in the case of the coconut palm.polyhomonucleotideA polynucleotide composed of repeats of a single nucleotidepolymethoxyflavone(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a flavone that is substituted with many methoxy groupspolymethylacrylate(chemistry) polymethyl acrylatepolymicrobacterialRelating to many (types of) microbacteriapolymorphocellular(biology) Consisting of cells of diverse formpolymorphonucleate(chemistry) polymorphonuclearpolypharmaceutical(pharmacology) Containing several drugspolyphloroglucinolA polymer of phloroglucinolpolyphosphorylated(biochemistry) Multiply phosphorylatedpolyphthalocyanine(organic chemistry) Any of a family of polymers of phthalocyanine, the metal derivatives of which are used as catalysts in organic synthesispolyplethysmographphotoplethysmograph.polypseudorotaxane(chemistry) Any polymer having a pseudorotaxane as a repeat unitpolyribonucleotide(biochemistry) A biological macromolecule consisting of multiple ribonucleotidespolysomnographicalAlternative form of polysomnographic.polysporangiophyteAny plant in which the sporophyte has a structure of branching stems (axes) terminating in sporangia.polyubiquitination(biochemistry) The addition of a series of ubiquitin molecules to another protein.polyubiquitinylate(chemistry) To polyubiquitinate.polyubiquitylationpolyubiquitinationpontomesencephalic(anatomy) Relating to the pons and mesencephalonporphyrinogenicity(medicine) The quality or degree of being porphyrinogenic.possessionlessnessThe state or condition of having no possessions.postadministrationFollowing administration of a drugpostbronchodilatorAfter the use of a bronchodilator.postcentrifugationAfter centrifugationpostcommissurotomyAfter commissurotomy.postconceptionallyAfter conceiving a child.postconstitutionalAfter the adoption or decline of a political constitution.postcounterstainedcounterstained following some other procedurepostdeconstructivePertaining to or characteristic of a style of analysis moving beyond deconstructionism.postdepositationalMisspelling of postdepositional.postdepositionallyIn a postdepositional manner; after deposition.postdiagnosticallyIn a postdiagnostic mannerposterodorsomedialposterior and dorsomedialposterodorsomedianAlternative form of posterodorsomedial.posteroventricular(anatomy) posterior and ventricularpostimplementationAfter implementation.postimpressionistsplural of postimpressionistpostinterventionalAfter intervention.postlinguisticallyIn a postlinguistic mannerpostmillenarianism(Christianity) postmillennialismpostmineralizationAfter a mineralization.postmultiplicationThe process of postmultiplying.postpancreatectomyThe period or condition after surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas, involving recovery and long-term management of lost pancreatic functions like insulin and digestive enzyme production.postpericardiotomyAfter pericardiotomy.postpolymerizationDescribing any reaction or treatment of a polymer that takes place following polymerization.postpsychoanalyticAfter psychoanalysis.postranscriptional(genetics) Following transcriptionpostranslationallyAlternative form of posttranslationally.postrehabilitationFollowing rehabilitationpostrepolarizationFollowing repolarizationpostresurrectionalFollowing resurrection.poststratificationAfter stratification.posttransductionalFollowing transductionposttribulationism(Christianity) The belief or doctrine that Christians will not be Raptured, or transported bodily to Heaven, before the Tribulation, but rather received or gathered in the air by Christ to establish the Kingdom of God on earth after the Tribulation.posttribulationistA believer in posttribulationism.potentiometricallyIn a potentiometric manner; with regard to potentiometrypotentiostaticallyBy means of a potentiostatpragmaticalisationThe process or the result of pragmaticalisingpragmaticalizationAlternative form of pragmaticalisation.preacknowledgementAlternative form of preacknowledgment.preagriculturalistA person who lived before the introduction of agriculturepreanaestheticallyIn a preanaesthetic mannerpreantepenultimate(phonetics, obsolete, rare) Synonym of preantepenult (“the last syllable but three of a word or other utterance; the fourth-to-last syllable”).preassociativenessThe condition of being preassociativepreatheroscleroticPrior to the onset of atherosclerosisprecatheterizationcatheterization prior to some other operationprecellularizationprior cellularizationprecompositionally(music) Prior to composing music; relating to precomposition.precontemporaneousPrior to what is contemporaneous.precrystallizationcrystallization in advance of another processpredecarboxylation(biochemistry) Prior to decarboxylationpredeterminabilityThe property of being predeterminable.predifferentiationprior to differentiationprediscontinuationBefore discontinuation.predispositionallyBy, or relating to, predisposition.prehospitalizationPrior to hospitalization.premarginalization(mathematics) marginalization prior to some other procedureprenationalizationPrior to nationalization.preoligodendrocyteThe structure that develops into an oligodendrocytepreparasubthalamic(anatomy) rostral to the parasubthalamic nucleusprephosphorylationprior phosphorylationpreprofessionalismThe early inclusion in education of elements relating to a later profession.preproneuropeptideA precursor of a proneuropeptidepreprosomatostatin(biochemistry) A precursor of prosomatostatinprestandardizationPrior to standardization.prestidigitatorialOf or relating to a prestidigitator.presuppositionallyIn a presuppositional manner or context.presuppositionlessWithout presuppositions.presymptomatically(medicine) Before the appearance of symptoms.presynchronizationsynchronization prior to some other operationpretherapeuticallyPrior to therapy.pretranscriptional(genetics) Prior to transcriptionpretranslocationalPrior to translocationpretransplantationSynonym of pretransplant.prevaricocelectomyBefore varicocelectomy.prevascularizationvascularization prior to some other operationprinzregententorteA Bavarian torte having thin layers of sponge cake separated by chocolate buttercream, topped with apricot jam and covered in a dark chocolate glaze.proadenohypophysisSynonym of rostral pars distalis.proatherosclerosisSynonym of proatherosclerotic.proatheroscleroticThat leads to atherosclerosisproazaphosphatrane(organic chemistry) The nonionic base of an azaphosphatraneprocalcitoninaemia(pathology) The presence of procalcitonin in the bloodprocardiomyopathicThat promotes cardiomyopathyprodifferentiationThat promotes differentiationprodifferentiativeThat leads to differentiationproductionlessnessThe state or condition of being productionless; unproductionproinflammationaryAlternative form of proinflammatory.proletarianisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of proletarianization.proletarianizationThe act or process of making somebody or something proletarian.prolymphangiogenicThat promotes lymphangiogenesispromorphologically(biology) In terms of promorphology.pronominalizationsplural of pronominalizationpropagandisticallyIn a propagandistic manner; with the characteristics of propaganda.propiomelanocortinMisspelling of proopiomelanocortin.propionylpromasine(organic chemistry) The propionyl derivative of promasine that is a dopamine receptor antagonistproportionablenessQuality of being proportionable.proportionlessnessAbsence of proportion.propriosensitivitySynonym of proprioception.propylketobemidone(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.prosopographicallyIn a prosopographic mannerprostereoisomerism(chemistry) Prochirality.proteochemometricsThe chemometrics of proteinsprothoracicotropic(biology) That modifies the behaviour of the prothoracic glandprotoanthophyllite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.protochlorophilideMisspelling of protochlorophyllide.protomitochondrialRelating to a protomitochondrionprotomitochondrion(biology) The ancestral bacterial endosymbiont from which all mitochondria are thought to be derivedprotomyofibroblastA structure that develops into a myofibroblastprotoporphyrinogen(biochemistry) Any of several precursors in the biosynthesis of protoporphyrinprotopsychologicalBeing or relating to an earlier form of what is now known as psychology.provisionalizationThe act or process of provisionalizing.proximoposteriorlyIn a proximoposterior manner or directionpseudoaffectionateApparently, but not actually, affectionate.pseudoanaphylacticRelating to pseudoanaphylaxis.pseudoangiomatosis(pathology) A proliferation of pseudoangiomas, i.e. angioma-like papules.pseudoangiosarcomaAny condition that resembles angiosarcoma.pseudoappendicitisA condition mimicking appendicitis, sometimes associated with enteric infection by Yersinia, Campylobacter, Salmonella, or other bacteria.pseudoaristocraticApparently, but not actually, aristocratic.pseudoarticulationA rudimentary joint formed from a bony protrusionpseudobiographicalApparently, but not truly, biographical.pseudobiologicallyIn a pseudobiological manner; by means of pseudobiology.pseudocolonizationSomething which resembles or appears to be colonization (in various senses), but is really not.pseudocompensatory(genetics) apparently compensatorypseudocomplementedHaving a pseudocomplementpseudoconservative(politics) Apparently, but not actually, conservative.pseudodifferential(mathematics) Describing an extension to differential calculus that deals with Fourier transforms and similar structures.pseudodiphtheriticRelating to pseudodiphtheriapseudodisaccharide(organic chemistry) The pseudosaccharide form of a disaccharidepseudodiverticularRelating to a pseudodiverticulum.pseudodiverticulum(anatomy) A pouch that extends along the wall of the intestine from a tumour of smooth musclepseudoenophthalmosThe impression that the eye is sunken, caused by a narrow palpebral aperture.pseudoenthusiasticApparently, but not actually, enthusiastic.pseudoequalitarianApparently, but not actually, equalitarian.pseudoetymologicalApparently, but not actually, etymological.pseudoexacerbation(medicine) A sudden relapse in cases of multiple sclerosis, brought on by certain factors such as elevated temperature.pseudoexophthalmosA condition similar to exophthalmos caused by facial asymmetrypseudofeeblemindedFalsely appearing as feeble-minded.pseudofluorescenceApparent fluorescence due to internal reflection of lightpseudofolliculitis(dermatology) A condition resembling folliculitis, usually caused by shaving.pseudogovernmentalApparently, but not actually, governmental.pseudograndreefite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal colorless mineral containing fluorine, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.pseudogynecomastia(American spelling, medicine) An enlargement of the breast(s) due to excessive deposition of fat or skin, as opposed to “true gynecomastia” which results from the development of glandular breast tissue.pseudoheritability(biology) A form of estimate used to determine heritability.pseudoheterosexualSomething which appears to be heterosexual but is in fact homosexual in nature.pseudoheterozygousapparently, but not actually, heterozygouspseudohomothallismThe condition of being pseudohomothallicpseudohyperkalemia(medicine) Falsely elevated serum potassium level, usually due to preanalytical error or blood cell disorders.pseudohypertension(medicine) A falsely elevated blood pressure or blood pressure reading, often as a result of age-related arterial stiffness.pseudohypertrophic(medicine) of or related to pseudohypertrophy.pseudohyponatremia(medicine) A falsely low serum sodium concentration.pseudointellectualA person who claims proficiency in scholarly or artistic activities while lacking in-depth knowledge or critical understanding.pseudointersection(mathematics) A set for which the number of elements that are not in the intersection (of two infinite sets) is finite.pseudoisochromaticHaving many isochromatic characteristicspseudojournalisticResembling, but not in fact, journalism.pseudoleukocytosis(medicine) Transiently high leukocyte count (WBC count) that does not represent leukocytosis despite that it would seem to if interpreted in isolation (as opposed to the following of trends over serial measurements).pseudomathematicalof, pertaining to or involving pseudomathematicspseudomenstruation(medicine) Uterine bleeding, or blood-tinged vaginal discharge, that resembles menstruation but is not associated with the typical endometrial changes thereof.pseudomerohedrallyIn a pseudomerohedral mannerpseudometallophyte(biology) Any plant that can tolerate a high metal content in its environment, but also thrives under normal conditionspseudometaphysicalPertaining to pseudometaphysicspseudomilitaristicApparently, but not actually, militaristic.pseudomultilocularApparently, but not actually, multilocular.pseudomythologicalHaving certain aspects of myth; apparently, but not actually, mythological.pseudoneurologicalApparently, but not actually, neurologicalpseudoneuropterous(zoology, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the Pseudoneuroptera, a former division of insects somewhat resembling the Neuroptera.pseudoorthorhombic(crystallography, obsolete) Having three unequal axes at right angles.pseudoparaphylliumA structure that has the appearance of a paraphylliumpseudopathologicalApparently, but not actually, pathological; resembling the effect of a disease though not actually caused by onepseudopelletierine(chemistry) An alkaloid, a homolog of tropinone, derived from pomegranate bark.pseudophacodonesisA vibration of the lens of the eye caused by movement of an implantpseudophakodonesisAlternative form of pseudophacodonesis.pseudophotographicResembling a photograph, but not actually photographic.pseudophylactocarpA hydrocladium that resembles a phylactocarp.pseudopolycythemiaAlternative form of pseudopolycythaemia.pseudopornographicApparently, but not actually or entirely, pornographic.pseudoprofessionalSeeming professional, or professionally competent, but lacking true professionalism.pseudoprotodioscinA particular steroid glycoside.pseudopsychopathic(psychiatry) Relating to pseudopsychopathypseudoquantitativeHaving most, but not all, characteristics of a quantitative procedurepseudorecollection(psychology) A false memory.pseudoreminiscence(psychology) A false memory.pseudorhombohedralHaving the external appearance of being rhombohedralpseudosegmentation(biology) Apparent segmentation, typically of a nematode, by the formation of a series of rings on the body.pseudosynaesthesiaAlternative form of pseudosynesthesia.pseudotransduction(genetics) The appearance of transduction in an experiment as a result of the use of impure virusespseudotuberculosis(pathology) Any of several diseases that have the appearance of tuberculosis, but are caused by organisms other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis.pseudoverticillate(botany) Appearing to be verticillate, but not actually so.pseudowavefunctionA simplified approximation of an electron's wavefunction.pseudozwitterionicResembling a zwitterion.psychoacousticallyIn a psychoacoustic way.psychoanalyticallyIn terms of, or by means of, psychoanalysis.psychobiochemistryThe use of biochemistry in the discipline of psychology.psychobiographicalRelating to psychobiography.psychobiologicallyIn terms of psychobiology.psychocivilizationCivilization constructed according to psychological notions.psychocosmologicalRelating to psychocosmology.psychodermatologic(pathology) Describing a disorder of the skin that has a psychological cause; relating to psychodermatology.psychodramaticallyIn a psychodramatic way; in terms of a psychodrama.psychogalvanometerA device that makes psychogalvanic measurements (typically of the skin)psychogalvanometryThe measurement of the electrical conductivity of the skin, typically when the subject is being asked personal questionspsychogeographicalOf or pertaining to psychogeography.psychogeriatrician(medicine) A psychiatrist subspecialising in the assessment and treatment of elderly people.psychographologistOne who studies psychographology.psychohistoricallyIn terms of psychohistory.psycholinguisticalpsycholinguisticpsychologisticallyIn a psychologistic manner or context.psychomanipulationThe intentional manipulation of a person's psychological state.psychomanipulativeEmploying or relating to psychomanipulation.psychoneurologicalRelating to psychoneurology.psychoneuroticallyIn a psychoneurotic manner.psychopannychisticOf or relating to psychopannychism.psychopathologicalOf or relating to psychopathology.psychopathologistsplural of psychopathologistpsychopharmaceuticpsychopharmaceuticalpsychopharmacology(pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology which pertains to the psychoactive aspects of drugs.psychophoneticallyIn terms of psychophonetics.psychophysiologistOne who works in the field of psychophysiology.psychoprophylacticRelating to psychoprophylaxis.psychosemanticallyIn terms of psychosemantics.psychosemioticallyIn a psychosemiotic manner.psychosociologicalHaving both psychological and sociological aspects.psychosomatizationThe development of psychosomatic illness.psychotechnologistA practitioner of psychotechnology.psychotherapeuticspsychotherapypsychotherapeutistDated form of psychotherapist.psychotraumatologyThe study of psychological trauma.psychrosensitivity(sciences) sensitivity to cold temperaturespterocarpanquinone(organic chemistry) The naphthoquinone (2S,10S)-3,12-dioxapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,9.015,20]henicosa-1(13),4,6,8,15,17,19-heptaene-14,21-dione that has antileishmanial activitypteromerhanophobiaFear of flying.pterylographicallyIn terms of pterylography.ptilochronologicalRelating to ptilochronologypupillographicallyIn terms of, or by means of, pupillography.pustulocrustaceous(medicine) Characterized by the formation of pustules and crusts.pyelonephritogenicThat produces pyelonephritispyrazolopyrimidine(chemistry) Any of a class of sedative and anxiolytic drugs with similar effects to benzodiazepines, their molecules typified by the linked six-sided pyrimidine ring and five-sided pyrazole ring.pyrheliometricallyBy means of pyrheliometry.pyridinylimidazole(organic chemistry) Any pyridinyl derivative of an imidazolepyridylsulfoximine(organic chemistry) Any pyridyl sulfoximinepyrimidopyrimidine(organic chemistry) A bicyclic heterocycle composed of two pyrimidine rings fused togetherpyroelectrodynamicOf or pertaining to pyroelectrodynamicspyrophosphorolysis(chemistry) The lysis of the bonds between the phosphate moieties of a pyrophosphate.pyrophosphorolyticOf, pertaining to, or causing pyrophosphorolysispyrophosphorylatedsimple past and past participle of pyrophosphorylatepyrophosphorylysisThe cleavage of a nucleoside from a nucleotide by breaking the bond to the phosphate group by a reaction with pyrophosphorylase.pyrophosphorylyticPertaining to pyrophosphorylysis.pyropoikilocytosisA form of hemolytic anemia characterized by an abnormal sensitivity of red blood cells to heat and erythrocyte morphology similar to that seen in thermal burns.pyrrolidinophenoneAny of a class of recreational designer drugs with psychostimulant effects.
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