| palliobranchiate | <zoology> Having the pallium, or mantle, acting as a gill, as in brachiopods. See: Pallium, and Branchia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| pallister-killian syndrome | <syndrome> A condition with multiple malformations at birth and mental retardation due to isochromosome 12p mosaicism (an abnormal chromosome 12 in some cells). (12 Dec 1998) |
| pallium | Origin: L. See Pall the garment. 1. A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment. 2. A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall. The wool is obtained from two lambs brought to the basilica of St. Agnes, Rome, and blessed. It is worn by the pope, and sent to patriarchs, primates, and archbishops, as a sign that they share in the plenitude of the episcopal office. Befoer it is sent, the pallium is laid on the tomb of St. Peter, where it remains all night. 3. <zoology> The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle. The mantle of a bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pallometa | <zoology> A pompano. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pallor | <clinical sign> A pale appearance to the skin. (27 Sep 1997) |