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pachynema(biology) The pachytene stage of meiosis.padayatra(India) A journey undertaken on foot for religious, political, social or charitable purposes.padmasana(yoga) A pose in which one sits cross-legged with each foot sole-upwards on the opposite leg; the lotus position.palaestraAn arena for literal or figurative combat; a battlefield.palaistraAlternative form of palaestra.paleodatadata obtained or inferred about an ancient timepalilalia(clinical psychology) A complex tic comprising the repetition or echoing of one's own spoken words, which may sound like stuttering.palilogia(rhetoric) Deliberate repetition of a word or a phrase for the sake of emphasis.palinopiaAlternative form of palinopsia.palirrhea(pathology) A recurring dischargepalmarosaA plant related to lemongrass, but with a rose fragrance, of species Cymbopogon martini.palomillaA Cuban dish of round steak marinated in garlic and lime juice and then pan-fried.pamplegiaAlternative form of panplegia.panatellaAlternative form of panatela (“type of cigar”).panchangaAlternative form of panchangam.panchnama(India) A record of witness testimony, usually prepared by the police, during the investigation of a crime or after a death.pandurinaSynonym of mandore (“early form of lute”).panphiliaA state of loving or accepting all things.panphobiaThe fear of everything.panplegia(pathology) paralysis of all four extremitiespaparazzaA female paparazzo.papilloma(pathology, oncology) An epithelial tumour, usually benign, with the appearance of a papillaparacusia(medicine, otolaryngology) A form of hallucination that involves perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus.paradigmaA written pattern of inflection for parts of speech, especially organized into a tabular form.parafoveaA region in the retina: part of the macula lutea that circumscribes the fovea and is circumscribed by the perifovea.paragutta(dated) An electrical insulating material made from gutta-perchaparahaoma(Zoroastrianism) The juice of the haoma plant.paralaliaDisturbance of the faculty of speech.paralarva(zoology) The planktonic (moving about with the water current) stage of a young cephalopod just after it has hatched.paralexia(pathology) A language disorder in which the words or syllables of a text being read are transposed into meaningless combinationsparalogia(dated, pathology) deliriumparamaniaAn uncontrollable urge to complain.paramattaA light fabric of cotton and worsted, resembling bombazine or merino.parameciaplural of parameciumparamenia(medicine) disordered menstruationparampara(Hinduism) A particular guru's lineage.paramukta(Hinduism) jivanmuktaparanomia(medicine) Verbal paraphasia, an aspect of aphasia, where the patient speaks a word different from the one they intended to say.parapegmaA device for keeping track of cyclical events, particularly of stars, weather, seasons, and so on.parapodiaplural of parapodiumparatonia(medicine) A form of hypertonia with an involuntary variable resistance (i.e. reduced ability of a muscle to stretch) during passive movement.paraunthaAlternative form of paratha.parentela(law) An ancestor and all of his or her descendants; all descendants of a person's ancestors of a certain degree.parikrama(Buddhism, Hinduism) The circumambulation of a sacred place.parilladaA South American barbecue of various meats grilled and paired with sauces.parnassia(botany) Any of the genus Parnassia of herbaceous dicots.parorexiaAn abnormal craving to eat objects not normally considered food.parrhesia(rhetoric) boldness or freedom in speechpartiturasheet music; scorepasilaliaA form of pasigraphy in which the written signs represent phonemespastigliaLow relief decoration, normally modelled in gesso or white lead, applied to build up a surface that may then be gilded or painted, or left plain.pastorelaA traditional Mexican theater performance that chronicles the journeys of shepherds and shepherdesses on the way to visit the newborn Jesus, typically performed during Advent.patellula(zoology) A cup-like sucker on the feet of certain insects.pathshala(India, historical) A kind of Hindu-run village school.pativrata(India) A devoted wife.paulliniaAny vine of the genus Paullinia.paulowniaAny member of the genus Paulownia, comprising deciduous flowering trees native to Asia.paxistimaEither of two species of North American plants with glossy, evergreen leaves, Paxistima canbyi or Paxistima myrsinites, grown as groundcovers or low shrubs.pedialgiaSynonym of podalgia.pelidnomaA circumscribed, elevated, livid patch on the skin.pendejeraSynonym of susumber (“Solanum torvum”).peninsula(geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.pennatula(zoology) Any of numerous species of Pennatula, Pteroides, and allied genera of Alcyonaria, having a feather-like form; a sea pen.penturbiaSmall towns that lie beyond city suburbs, viewed collectively.penultimathe next to last syllable in a wordpeperomiaAny plant of the genus Peperomia, some of which are popular houseplants.percapitaAlternative form of per capita.peregrinaA plant of the spurge family, Jatropha interregima, which is native to the Caribbean but introduced throughout the tropics.periergia(rhetoric) The use of an excessively elaborate or elevated style to discuss a trivial matter; bombastic or laboured language.perifovea(anatomy) A band immediately surrounding a foveaperigoniaplural of perigoniumperiheliaplural of perihelionperikaryaplural of perikaryonperiosteaplural of periosteumperipetiaAlternative form of peripeteia.peristomaAlternative form of peristome.peritoneaplural of peritoneumperomelia(medicine) Severe congenital malformations of the limbs.perovskia(botany) Any of the genus Perovskia of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae.persooniaA plant of the genus Persoonia.perykaryaMisspelling of perikarya.peshmargaAlternative spelling of peshmerga.peshmergaA term used by Kurds to refer to armed Kurdish fighters.petronoia(rare) Fear and/or paranoia due to the economics of oil and petroleum.phagedena(medicine) Spreading, obstinate ulceration.phalaricaAn Ancient Roman javelin wrapped in tow and pitch that was set on fire before being firedphantasia(philosophy) A phantasm (an impression received through the senses) or the faculty of receiving or representing these impressions.phantasmaAlternative form of phantasm.phenomenaplural of phenomenonphilautia(rare, archaic or historical) Self-love, self-conceitphillyreaAny evergreen plant in the genus Phillyrea (there are only two accepted species, native to the Mediterranean).philopenaThe occasion on which a philopena is forfeited; the forfeit paid.phlyctenaA small vesicle.photalgiaeye pain caused by bright lightphotopsia(medicine) The presence of perceived flashes of light.phyllidiaplural of phyllidiumphysioxia(physiology) The physiological level of oxygen in a tissue, typically much lower than atmospheric oxygen content due to dissolution in the blood and use by tissues.picudilla(rare) Synonym of southern sennet.pigeonpeaAlternative form of pigeon pea.pinealoma(pathology) A tumour of the pineal gland.pirambebaAny piranha of the genus Serrasalmus.pizzaiola(following the noun) Prepared with an Italian sauce made from tomato and oregano.plasmodiaplural of plasmodiumplatypnea(medicine) Shortness of breath that occurs when the patient is upright, that is, sufficient breathing only when lying flat.pleonexiaExcessive or insatiable greed, avarice, covetousness, the desire to have more, a greedy desire for certain goods.pluriparaA multipara; a woman who has given birth to more than one child.pneumoniaInflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.pocomaniaA form of Jamaican folk religion that combines revivalism with African elements such as spirit possessionpododyniaSynonym of podalgia.podotheca(zoology) The scaly or skin covering of the foot of a bird or animal.poincianaA tropical tree, of species Delonix regia, with bright red flowers, native to Madagascar and now widely cultivated as an ornamental; the royal poinciana or flamboyant.poinsettaMisspelling of poinsettia.polyaemiaAlternative form of polyemia.polyalgia(pathology) The presence of multiple painspolyantha(botany) Any of several hybrids of Rosa multiflora that have clusters of small flowers; a polyantha rose; Rosa polyantha.polycoria(medicine, ophthalmology) A pathological condition of the eye, characterized by more than one pupillary opening in the iris.polygoniaA butterfly of the genus Polygonia.polygyriaMicropolygyria.polyhedraplural of polyhedronpolylemmaA circumstance in which a choice must be made between multiple options that seem equally undesirablepolymania(medicine, archaic) total insanity, as contrasted with monomaniapolymaziaSynonym of polymastia.polymediamedia available in multiple formspolymeliaA congenital defect characterized by extra limbspolyoramaA view of many objects.polypariaplural of polypariumpolypnoeaAlternative form of polypnea.polysomiaA fetal malformation in which multiple bodies are partially fused together.ponderosaA pine tree of very large size, native to western North America (Pinus ponderosa).poperettaA light popera with a frivolous story.porchettaA savory and moist boneless pork roast, part of Italian cuisine.porphyria(pathology) Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.portulaca(botany) Any plant in the genus Portulacaportyanka(usually in the plural) A cotton wrapping worn in place of a sock by the Russian military, to avoid chafing, absorb sweat and improve the foothold.postapneaFollowing apneapostfurca(zoology) One of the internal thoracic processes of the sternum of an insectpostlarvaThe stage in the development of bony fish, following the larval stage, in which the yolk sac is resorbed and juvenile characteristics appearpostmagmapostmagmaticpostmedia(anatomy) A postmedian vein.postulataplural of postulatumpotomaniaAn excessive and persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages.poustiniaIn Christian spirituality, a small sparsely furnished cabin or room where a person goes to fast and pray, but which is less austere than a hermitage.pozoleriaA restaurant which specializes in pozole.pozphobia(psychology, informal) The fear of or prejudice towards HIV positive people.pozzolanaA type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.pozzolonaAlternative form of pozzolana.praetexta(historical, Ancient Rome) A white robe with a purple border, worn by a Roman boy before he was entitled to wear the toga virilis, or until about the completion of his fourteenth year, and by girls until their marriage. It was also worn by magistrates and priests.prakaranaAn Indian play based on everyday life rather than epic tradition.pranayamaBreathing techniques; breath control, often synchronized with movements between asanas in yoga.precinemaBefore the development of cinema.precopulaprecopulatory behaviour (in male fish)precordiaplural of precordiumpreplasma(physics) A short-lived precursor of a plasma formed by the interaction of a laser with a metal foilprestezza(art) A painting technique which uses a series of fast brushstrokes to create the impression of faces and objects, rather than working out their detailsprimaveraDescribing a light vegetable sauce, especially one served with pasta.primipara(obstetrics, veterinary medicine) A woman or female animal during or after her first pregnancy.primordiaplural of primordiumprincipia(archaic) First principles; elementary material.prionemiaAlternative form of prionaemia.prionuriaThe presence of prions in the urinepristella(zoology) A fish, Pristella maxillaris (the only species in its genus).programma(obsolete) An edict published for public information; an official bulletin; a public proclamation.prohedriaAlternative form of proedria.prometheaA silkmoth of species Callosamia promethea.promnesia(psychology, psychiatry, neologism) Déjà vu, a sense of having experienced some event before due to an imagined memory.promzilla(usually humorous) A teenage girl who is obsessed with preparing for her prom and ensuring it turns out the way she envisions.propaediaAn introductory volume of an encyclopaediapropagulaplural of propagulumpropylaeaplural of propylaeumproschemaA screen or pretext for doing something, especially for waging war.proseuchaAlternative form of proseuche.prosphoraa holy bread; a small loaf of leavened bread, used for communion in Orthodox Church. Usually consists of two layers, symbolizing the dual nature of Christ.prosternaplural of prosternumprostheca(biology) A cellular appendage that is an extension of the cellular membrane and contains cytosolprostomiaplural of prostomiumprotonema(botany) A filament of cells that forms following the germination of the spores of mosses and liverwortsprotozoea(zoology) A group of larval stages in the growth of decapods in which the antennae are used for movement, and mandibles for chewing.prozeugma(rhetoric) A zeugma where the governing word occurs in the first clause of the sentence.psalteriaplural of psalteriumpsephisma(Ancient Greece) A psephism.pudicitia(historical) The Ancient Roman concept of sexual virtue, involving modesty and loyalty to one's partner.pulpalgia(dentistry) Pain in the pulp of the tooth.pulqueriaAn establishment where pulque is sold.pultenaeaAny of the genus Pultenaea of Australian flowering plants; the bush peas.punarnava(India) The flowering plant Boerhavia diffusa.putonghuaAlternative letter-case form of Putonghua.puzzolanaAlternative form of pozzolana.pygarctiaAny noctuoid moth in the genus Pygarctia.pyohaemiaAlternative form of pyaemia.pyorrhoeaFlowing or discharge of pus; periodontitispyromania(psychology) A compulsive disorder characterized by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires.pyrrhexiaAlternative spelling of pyrexia.