omentum
Folds of the peritoneum (membrane lining
the abdominal cavity) that
connect the stomach with other abdominal
organs.
ophthalmia neonatorum (infantile purulent conjunctivitis)
Various forms of conjunctivitis in newborns,
usually contracted during
birth from passage through the infected
birth canal of the mother.
orchitis
Inflammation of the testes, often the
result of mumps or other
infection, trauma, or metastasis.
organdy (organdie)
Stiff transparent fabric of cotton or
silk, used for trim, curtains, and
light apparel.
Origanum
Marjoram. Genus of mint-like plants
(Origanum). The sweet marjoram (O.
Majorana) is aromatic and fragrant, and
used in cooking. The wild
marjoram of Europe and America (O. vulgare)
is less fragrant.
orris
Several species of iris with a fragrant
rootstock, especially Iris
germanica, used in perfumes and cosmetics.
panada
Paste or gruel of bread crumbs, toast,
or flour combined with milk,
stock, or water; used for soups or thickening
sauces.
Paralysis Agitans (Parkinson’s disease, shaking
palsy)
Progressive nervous disease causing destruction
of brain cells that
produce dopamine, muscular tremor, slowing
of movement, partial facial
paralysis, peculiarity of gait and posture,
and weakness.
paregoric
A camphorated tincture of opium, taken
internally for the relief of
diarrhea and intestinal pain
Paris green
Poisonous emerald-green powder, C4H6As6Cu4O16,
used as a pigment,
insecticide, and wood preservative.
pedicle (pedicel)
Small stalk or stalk-like structure, especially
one supporting or
connecting an organ or other body part.
Slender foot-like part, as at
the base of a tumor.
pell mell
Jumbled, confused manner; helter-skelter;
frantic disorderly haste;
headlong:
pemphigus
Several acute or chronic skin diseases
characterized by groups of
itching blisters.
pennyroyal
Eurasian mint (Mentha pulegium) with small
lilac-blue flowers that yield
an aromatic oil. Aromatic plant (Hedeoma
pulegioides) of eastern North
America, having purple-blue flowers that
yields an oil used as an insect
repellent
peptonize
Convert protein into a peptone (water-soluble
protein derivative
produced by partial hydrolysis of a protein
by an acid or enzyme ).
Dissolve (food) by means of a proteolytic
enzyme.
pernicious anemia (Addison’s anemia, malignant
anemia.)
Severe anemia in older adults, caused
by failure absorb vitamin B12;
causes abnormally large red blood cells,
gastrointestinal disturbances,
and lesions of the spinal cord.
pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx.
phenacetine (phenacetin)
White, crystalline compound, C10H13O2N,
used as an antipyretic.


