Pinaceae - ț̢
A plant family of the order Pinales, class Pinopsida, division Coniferophyta, known for the various conifers.
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Pinacidil - ț̢
A potassium-channel opener that produces direct peripheral vasodilatation of the arterioles. It reduces blood pressure and peripheral resistance and produces fluid retention. (Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed)
Pinch Strength - ț̢
Force exerted when using the index finger and the thumb. It is a test for determining maximum voluntary contraction force.
Synonyms : Strength, Pinch
Pinctada - ț̢
A genus of pearl oysters in the family Pteriidae, class BIVALVIA. Both cultured and natural pearls are obtained from species in the genus. They are distinct from the distantly related, edible true oysters of the family OSTREIDAE.
Synonyms : Pearl Oyster
Pindolol - ț̢
A moderately lipophilic beta blocker (ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS). It is non-cardioselective and has intrinsic sympathomimetic actions, but little membrane-stabilizing activity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmocopoeia, 30th ed, p638)