| pallidectomy | Excision or destruction of the globus pallidus, usually by stereotaxy; a prefix may indicate the method used, e.g., chemopallidectomy (destruction by a chemical agent), cryopallidectomy (destruction by cold). Origin: pallidum + G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pallidoamygdalotomy | Production of lesions in the globus pallidus and amygdaloid nuclei. Origin: pallidum + amygdala + G. Tome, a cutting (05 Mar 2000) |
| pallidoansotomy | Production of lesions in the globus pallidus and ansa lenticularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pallidotomy | A destructive operation on the globus pallidus, done to relieve involuntary movements or muscular rigidity. Origin: pallidum + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| pallidum | Synonym: globus pallidus. Origin: L. Pallidus, pale (05 Mar 2000) |
| palliobranchiata | <zoology> Same as Brachiopoda. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palliobranchiate | <zoology> Having the pallium, or mantle, acting as a gill, as in brachiopods. See: Pallium, and Branchia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pallister-killian syndrome | <syndrome> A condition with multiple malformations at birth and mental retardation due to isochromosome 12p mosaicism (an abnormal chromosome 12 in some cells). (12 Dec 1998) |
| pallium | Origin: L. See Pall the garment. 1. A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment. 2. A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall. The wool is obtained from two lambs brought to the basilica of St. Agnes, Rome, and blessed. It is worn by the pope, and sent to patriarchs, primates, and archbishops, as a sign that they share in the plenitude of the episcopal office. Befoer it is sent, the pallium is laid on the tomb of St. Peter, where it remains all night. 3. <zoology> The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle. The mantle of a bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pallometa | <zoology> A pompano. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pallor | <clinical sign> A pale appearance to the skin. (27 Sep 1997) |
| palm | 1. <anatomy> The inner and somewhat concave part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist. "Clench'd her fingers till they bit the palm." (Tennyson) 2. A lineal measure equal either to the breadth of the hand or to its length from the wrist to the ends of the fingers; a hand; used in measuring a horse's height. In Greece, the palm was reckoned at three inches. The Romans adopted two measures of this name, the lesser palm of 2.91 inches, and the greater palm of 8.73 inches. At the present day, this measure varies in the most arbitrary manner, being different in each country, and occasionally varying in the same. 3. A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc. 4. <zoology> The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown fallow deer; so called as resembling the palm of the hand with its protruding fingers. 5. The flat inner face of an anchor fluke. Origin: OE. Paume, F. Paume, L. Palma, Gr, akin to Skr. Pani hand, and E. Fumble. See Fumble, Feel, and cf. 2d Palm. 1. <botany> Any endogenous tree of the order Palmae or Palmaceae; a palm tree. Palms are perennial woody plants, often of majestic size. The trunk is usually erect and rarely branched, and has a roughened exterior composed of the persistent bases of the leaf stalks. The leaves are borne in a terminal crown, and are supported on stout, sheathing, often prickly, petioles. They are usually of great size, and are either pinnately or palmately many-cleft. There are about one thousand species known, nearly all of them growing in tropical or semitropical regions. The wood, petioles, leaves, sap, and fruit of many species are invaluable in the arts and in domestic economy. Among the best known are the date palm, the cocoa palm, the fan palm, the oil palm, the wax palm, the palmyra, and the various kinds called cabbage palm and palmetto. 2. A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing. "A great multitude . . . Stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palme in their hands." (Rev. Vii. 9) 3. Hence: Any symbol or token of superiority, success, or triumph; also, victory; triumph; supremacy. "The palm of martyrdom." "So get the start of the majestic world And bear the palm alone. <botany>" (Shak) Molucca palm The larva of a palm weevil. A centipede. Origin: AS. Palm, L. Palma; so named fr. The leaf resembling a hand. See lst Palm, and cf. Pam. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palm oil | An oil obtained from the seeds of Elaeis guineensis (family Palmae); used in the manufacture of soap, liniments, and ointments; also in foods. (05 Mar 2000) |
| palm sunday | The Sunday next before Easter; so called in commemoration of our Savior's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when the multitude strewed palm branches in the way. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palm wax | A wax obtained from the Brazilian wax palm, Copernica cerifera; used in pharmaceuticals to coat medicaments in sustained release preparations and surfaces of tablets; used in waxes for wood and metal. Synonym: Brazil wax, palm wax. (05 Mar 2000) |
| palisade |
A fence of posts or stakes erected around a settlement for defensive purposes.
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| palmate |
A dissected leaf with leaflets arising from a central point at the end of the leaf stem
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| palatable |
Tasty; refers to food that is readily accepted.
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| palisade |
used to describe hyphae that are erect and parallel with each other.
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| palliative care |
Palliative care is an approach to life-threatening chronic illnesses, especially at the end of life. Palliative care combines active and compassionate therapies to comfort and support patients and their families who are living with life-ending illness. Palliative care strives to meet physical needs through pain relief and maintaining quality of life while emphasizing the patient's and family's rights to participate in informed discussion and to make choices. ...
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| PAL | get tired of something or somebody |
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| PAL | lose strength or effectiveness |
| PAL | become less interesting or attractive |
| PAL | lose sparkle or bouquet, as of wine or beer |
| PAL | cause to become flat, of beer or wine |
| PAL | cause surfeit through excess, of something that was initially pleasing |
| PAL | cover with a pall |
| PAL | cause to lose courage |
| PAL | a fashionable street in London noted for its many private clubs |
| PAL | a 17th century game |
| PAL | referring to or relating to or having the style of architecture created by Andrea Palladio |
| PAL | highly original and much imitated Italian architect (1508-1580) |