| physiotherapeutic | Pertaining to physical therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| physiotherapist | A physical therapist. See: physical therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiotherapy | A physical therapist is a specialist trained using exercise and physical activities to condition muscles and improve level of activity. Physical therapy is helpful in those with physical debilitating illness (for example stroke). (27 Sep 1997) |
| physique | The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person. "With his white hair and splendid physique." (Mrs. Stowe) Origin: F. See Physic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physis | A term sometimes used in referring to the epiphysial cartilage. Origin: G. Growth (05 Mar 2000) |
| physo- | 1. Tendency to swell or inflate. 2. Relation to air or gas. Origin: G. Physao, to inflate, distend (05 Mar 2000) |
| physocele | 1. A circumscribed swelling due to the presence of gas. 2. A hernial sac distended with gas. Origin: physo-+ G. Kele, tumour, hernia (05 Mar 2000) |
| Physocephalus sexalatus | A small species of spiruroid nematodes (family Spiruridae) found in the stomach of pigs, horses, camels, rabbits, and hares; worldwide in distribution, and especially prevalent in hogs. Origin: G. Physa, bellows, + kephale, head (05 Mar 2000) |
| physocephaly | Swelling of the head resulting from introduction of air into the subcutaneous tissues. Origin: physo-+ G. Kephale, head (05 Mar 2000) |
| physoclist | <zoology> One of the Physoclisti. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physoclisti | <zoology> An order of teleost in which the air bladder has no opening. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A bellows + to close. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physograde | <zoology> Any siphonophore which has an air sac for a float, as the Physalia. Origin: Gr. A bellows + L. Gradi to walk, go. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physometra | Distention of the uterine cavity with air or gas. Synonym: uterine tympanites. Origin: physo-+ G. Metra, uterus (05 Mar 2000) |
| physophorae | <zoology> An order of Siphonophora, furnished with an air sac, or float, and a series of nectocalyces. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A bellows + to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physopod | <zoology> One of the Physopoda; a thrips. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phyllodes tumor |
A type of tumor found in breast tissue. It is often large and bulky and grows quickly. It is usually benign (not cancer), but may be malignant (cancer). Also called cystosarcoma phyllodes.
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| phytic acid |
A substance that has been studied as a treatment for cancer. Phytic acid is found in large amounts in cereals and legumes. Also known as inositol hexaphosphate.
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| phytochemical |
A chemical found in plants. Many phytochemicals are thought to reduce a person's risk of getting cancer.
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| phytoestrogen |
An estrogen-like substance found in some plants and plant products. Phytoestrogens may have anticancer effects.
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| phytosterol |
A plant-based compound that can compete with dietary cholesterol to be absorbed by the intestines, resulting in lower blood cholesterol levels. Phytosterols may have some effect in cancer prevention. Also called plant sterol.
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| PHY | a stemless palm tree of Brazil and Peru bearing ivory nuts |
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| PHY | a hormone-like plant product |
| PHY | type genus of Phytolaccaceae: pokeweed |
| PHY | pokeweed of southeastern Asia and China |
| PHY | tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes |
| PHY | fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of South America having a broad trunk with high water content and dark green oval leaves |
| PHY | chiefly tropical herbaceous plants (including shrubs and trees) with racemose flowers: genera Phytolacca |
| PHY | a biologist specializing in the study of plants |
| PHY | the branch of biology that studies plants |
| PHY | plantlike flagellates containing chlorophyll |
| PHY | a form of vitamin K |
| PHY | (of animals) feeding on plants |