| Philadelphia chromosome | <genetics, oncology> Characteristic chromosomal abnormality in which a portion of chromosome 22 is translocated to chromosome 9. This abnormality is found in nearly all cases of chronic myeloid leukaemia and some cases of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. (30 Sep 1997) |
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| Philadelphia cocktail | An intravenous slow injection of from 1000 to 2000 ml of 10% dextrose in isotonic saline to which thiamine hydrochloride and 25 units of insulin are added; used in acute alcoholism. Synonym: Philadelphia cocktail. (05 Mar 2000) |
| philander | To make love to women; to play the male flirt. "You can't go philandering after her again." (G. Eliot) Origin: Gr. Fond of men; loving + man. <zoology> A South American opossum (Didelphys philander). An Australian bandicoot (Perameles lagotis). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| philanderer | One who hangs about women; a male flirt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| philanthropic hospital | A hospital supported in part by voluntary contributions and under the control of a local, usually self-appointed, board of managers; a non-profit hospital. Synonym: philanthropic hospital. (05 Mar 2000) |
| philately | Study of stamps or postal markings. It usually refers to the design and commemorative aspects of the stamp. (12 Dec 1998) |
| philatory | A kind of transparent reliquary with an ornamental top. Origin: OF. Filatiere, philatiere. See Phylactery. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| philauty | Self-love; selfishness. Origin: Gr.; loving + self. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| philiater | Rarely used term for one interested in the study of medicine. Origin: G. Philos, fond, + iatreia, practice of medicine (05 Mar 2000) |
| philip | <zoology> The European hedge sparrow. The house sparrow. Called also phip. Origin: So called from their notes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Philip's glands | Enlarged deep gland's just above the clavicle, found in children with pulmonary tuberculosis and occasionally in others. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Philippe | Claudien, French pathologist, 1866-1903. See: Philippe's triangle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Philippe's triangle | See: semilunar fasciculus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Philippine haemorrhagic fever | Severe arbovirus infection with haemorrhagic manifestations, considerable mortality, probably due to mosquito borne dengue virus; seen in tropical and subtropical urban areas of southeast Asia, South Pacific, Australia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean islands. (05 Mar 2000) |
| philippium | <chemistry> A rare and doubtful metallic element said to have been discovered in the mineral samarskite. Origin: NL. So named from Philippe Plantamour, of Geneva, Switzerland. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |