Phalangeridae - ț̢
A family of possums and cuscuses found in Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea and other islands.
Synonyms : Phalangers
Phalaris - ț̢
A plant genus of the family POACEAE.
Synonyms : Canary Grass
Phalloidine - ț̢
Very toxic polypeptide isolated mainly from AMANITA phalloides (Agaricaceae) or death cup; causes fatal liver, kidney and CNS damage in mushroom poisoning; used in the study of liver damage.
Synonyms : Phalloidin
Phanerochaete - ț̢
A genus of fungi in the family Corticiaceae, order Stereales, that degrades lignin. The white-rot fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium is a frequently used species in research.
Synonyms : Phanerochaete chrysosporium
Phantom Limb - ț̢
Perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. The majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. (From Neurol Clin 1998 Nov;16(4):919-36; Brain 1998 Sep;121(Pt 9):1603-30)