| pantothenic acid | <chemical> Chemical name: beta-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-, (R)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| pantothenyl | The acyl radical of pantothenic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pantothenyl alcohol | D-(+)-2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyramide;pantothenic acid with -CH2OH replacing the terminal -COOH; a cholinergic agent and a dietary source of pantothenic acid. Synonym: panthenol, pantothenyl alcohol. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pantoyl | The acyl radical of pantoic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pantoyl lactone dehydrogenase | <enzyme> An fmn-dependent enzyme that catalyses the formation of ketopantoyl lactone from l-(+)-pantoyl lactone; isolated from nocardia asteroides Registry number: EC 1.1.99.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| pantoyltaurine | Pantothenic acid in which the carboxyl group is replaced by a sulfonic acid group; analogous to pantothenic acid in structure, except that taurine replaces beta-alanine in the molecule. Synonym: thiopanic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pantropic virus | The ordinary strain of yellow fever virus, as distinguished from the neurotropic strain; has an affinity for different tissues. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pantry | Origin: OE. Pantrie, F. Paneterie, fr. Panetier pantler, LL. Panetarius baker, panetus small loaf of bread, L. Panis bread. Cf. Company, Pannier, Pantler. An apartment or closet in which bread and other provisions are kept. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Panum | Peter L., Danish physiologist, 1820-1885. See: Panum's area. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Panum's area | The area in and about the macula retinae in which stimulation of noncorresponding retinal points nevertheless results in stereoscopic vision. Synonym: fusion area. (05 Mar 2000) |
| panuveitis | Inflammation in which both the anterior and posterior segments of the uvea are involved and a specific focus is not apparent. It is often severe and extensive and a serious threat to vision. Causes include systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and syphilis, as well as malignancies. The intermediate segment of the eye is not involved. (12 Dec 1998) |
| panzerherz | Synonym: armored heart. Origin: Ger. Panzerherz (05 Mar 2000) |
| panzoism | <biology> A term used to denote all of the elements or factors which constitute vitality or vital energy. Origin: Pan- + Gr. An animal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| panzootic | <epidemiology> A widely distributed epizootic, often one affecting more than one host species. (05 Dec 1998) |