| plectospondylous | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Plectospondyli. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| plectridium | A bacterial rod-shaped cell that contains a spore at one end, imparting a drumstick shape to the cell, such as the spore-containing cells in the organism causing tetanus, Clostridium tetani. Origin: Mod. L. Dim. Of G. Plektron, an instrument to strike with (05 Mar 2000) |
| plectrovirus | A genus of bacteriophages of the family inoviridae. Organisms of this genus infect acholeplasma and spiroplasma. (12 Dec 1998) |
| plectrum | Origin: L, fr. Gr. Anything to strike with, fr. To strike. A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pledge | 1. The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn. Pledge is ordinarily confined to personal property; the title or ownership does not pass by it; possession is essential to it. In all these points it differs from a mortgage [see Mortgage]; and in the last, from the hypotheca of the Roman law. See Hypotheca. 2. A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage. "I am Grumio's pledge." 3. A hypothecation without transfer of possession. 4. Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties. "That voice, their liveliest pledge of hope." 5. A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges. 6. A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health. Dead pledge. [A translation of LL. Mortuum vadium. The conveyance of an estate to another for money borrowed, to be held by him until the debt is paid out of the rents and profits. To hold in pledge, to keep as security. To put in pledge, to pawn; to give as security. Synonym: See Earnest. Origin: OF. Plege, pleige, pledge, guaranty, LL. Plegium, plivium; akin to OF. Plevir to bail, guaranty, perhaps fr. L. Praebere to proffer, offer (sc. Fidem a trust, a promise of security), but cf. Also E. Play. Cf. Prebend, Replevin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pledget | 1. A small plug. 2. A string of oakum used in calking. 3. <medicine> A compress, or small flat tent of lint, laid over a wound, ulcer, or the like, to exclude air, retain dressings, or absorb the matter discharged. Origin: Prov. E, a small plug. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pledgetted suture | A suture supported by a small piece of cloth or tissue so that the suture will tear through the tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plegepoda | <zoology> Same as Infusoria. Origin: NL, from Gr. A stroke + -poda. In allusion to the rapid strokes of the vibrating cilia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pleiades | 1. The seven daughters of Atlas and the nymph Pleione, fabled to have been made by Jupiter a constellation in the sky. 2. <astronomy> A group of small stars in the neck of the constellation Taurus. Alcyone, the brightest of these, a star of the third magnitude, was considered by Madler the central point around which our universe is revolving, but there is no sufficient evidence of such motion. Only six pleiads are distinctly visible to the naked eye, whence the ancients supposed that a sister had concealed herself out of shame for having loved a mortal, Sisyphus. Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pleio- | Rarely used alternative spelling for pleo-. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pleiocene | <geology> See Pliocene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pleiophyllous | <botany> Having several leaves; used especially when several leaves or leaflets appear where normally there should be only one. Origin: Gr. More + leaf. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pleiosaurus | <paleontology> Same as Pliosaurus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pleiotropic | Having multiple effects. For example: the cyclic AMP concentration in a cell will have a variety of effects because the cAMP acts to control a protein kinase that in turn affects a variety of proteins. (18 Nov 1997) |
| pleiotropic gene | A gene that has multiple, apparently unrelated, phenotypic manifestations. Synonym: polyphenic gene. (05 Mar 2000) |
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Synonyms : Plethysmographies
Synonyms : Impedance Plethysmography, Impedance Plethysmographies, Plethysmographies, Impedance, Rheographies
Synonyms : Whole Body Plethysmography, Body Plethysmographies, Whole, Body Plethysmography, Whole, Plethysmographies, Whole Body, Whole Body Plethysmographies
| pleomorphism |
polymorphism: (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
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| pleonasm |
using more words than necessary; "a tiny little child"
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| plessimeter |
pleximeter: a small thin metal plate held against the body and struck with a plexor in percussive examinations
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| plessor |
plexor: (medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes
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| plethora |
overplus: extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches"
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| ple | (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding |
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| ple | expressing earnest entreaty |
| ple | a pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on |
| ple | in a beseeching manner |
| ple | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience |
| ple | a pleasant and secluded part of a garden |
| ple | pleasant in manner or behavior |
| ple | affording pleasure |
| ple | a small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles southwest of Hawaii |
| ple | extremely pleasing to the sense of taste |
| ple | in an enjoyable manner |
| ple | in a cheerful manner |