| parulis | Synonym: gingival abscess. Origin: G. Paroulis, gumboil, fr. Para, beside, + oulon, gum (05 Mar 2000) |
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| parumbilical | <anatomy> Near the umbilicus; applied especially to one or more small veins which, in man, connect the portal vein with the epigastric veins in the front wall of the abdomen. Origin: Pref. Para- + umbilical. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| paruresis | Inhibited urination, especially in the presence of strangers. Origin: para-+ G. Ouresis, urination (05 Mar 2000) |