| palmaris brevis | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, ulnar side of central portion of the palmar aponeurosis; insertion, skin of ulnar side of hand; action, wrinkles skin on medial side of palm; nerve supply, ulnar. Synonym: musculus palmaris brevis, short palmar muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| palmaris longus | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, medial epicondyle of humerus; insertion, flexor retinaculum of wrist and palmar fascia; action, makes palmar fascia tense and flexes the hand and forearm; is absent about 20% of the time; when tensed, its tendon stands out sharply at the wrist and overlies the median nerve; nerve supply, median. Synonym: musculus palmaris longus, long palmar muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| palmarium | Origin: NL. See Palmar. <zoology> One of the bifurcations of the brachial plates of a crinoid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palmary | <anatomy> Palmar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palmate | <botany> Of a leaf, divided into several leaflets which arise at the same point (as with a leaf from a palm tree). (09 Oct 1997) |
| palmate folds | The two longitudinal ridges, anterior and posterior, in the mucous membrane lining the cervix uteri, from which numerous secondary folds, or rugae, branch off. Synonym: plicae palmatae, arbor vitae uteri, lyra uterina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| palmated | 1. Having the shape of the hand; resembling a hand with the fingers spread. 2. <botany> Spreading from the apex of a petiole, as the divisions of a leaf, or leaflets, so as to resemble the hand with outspread fingers. 3. <ornithology, zoology> Having the anterior toes united by a web, as in most swimming birds; webbed. Having the distal portion broad, flat, and more or less divided into lobes; said of certain corals, antlers, etc. Origin: L. Palmatus marked with the palm of a hand, from palma the palm of the hand. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palmatifid | <botany> Of a leaf, deeply divided into several lobes which arise (almost) at the same level. Compare: pinnatifid. (09 Oct 1997) |
| palmatilobed | <botany> Palmate, with the divisions separated less than halfway to the common center. Origin: L. Palmatus palmate + E. Lobed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palmatisect | <botany> A condition intermediate between palmate and palmatifid, with the green tissue of the lamina completely divided into several segments, but the segments not fully separated at the base. (09 Oct 1997) |
| palmatisected | <botany> Divided, as a palmate leaf, down to the midrib, so that the parenchyma is interrupted. Origin: L. Palmatus palmate + secare to cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palmed | Having or bearing a palm or palms. <zoology> Paimed deer, a stag of full growth, bearing palms. See lst Palm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| palmellin | A red colouring matter formed by an alga, Palmella cruenta. (05 Mar 2000) |
| palmer | A wandering religious votary; especially, one who bore a branch of palm as a token that he had visited the Holy Land and its sacred places. "Pilgrims and palmers plighted them together." (P. Plowman) "The pilgrim had some home or dwelling place, the palmer had none. The pilgrim traveled to some certain, designed place or places, but the palmer to all." (T. Staveley) Origin: From Palm the tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Palmer acid test for peptic ulcer | In duodenal ulcer, the administration of acid by duodenal tube causes severe pain. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pallial |
Pertaining to the mantle.
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| palatal |
Belonging to outer lip of the aperture of the gastropod shell.
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| paleontology |
Study of fossils or extinct organisms.
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| palatine |
a paired bone of the roof of the mouth
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| palpate |
To examine by touch or feel.
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| PAL | (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness |
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| PAL | drab yellowish big-eared cave-dwelling bat |
| PAL | in a manner lacking interest or vitality |
| PAL | unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) |
| PAL | the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus |
| PAL | cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome |
| PAL | (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back |
| PAL | (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell |
| PAL | the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum |
| PAL | an Italian game similar to tennis |
| PAL | unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) |
| PAL | (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals |