Author: Glossary
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Petrifaction
The process of changing into stone or hard substance.
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Peter pan syndrome
The reluctance of an adult to adopt traditional male adult behavior.
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Restricted-use pesticide
In the U.S., a pesticide known to have adverse effects on the environment or on people; only individuals who have been specially trained and certified as pesticide applicators may use it.
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Pessimism
A frame of mind marked by loss of hope, confidence, or trust in a good outcome, even when such an outcome is likely.
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Diaphragm pessary
A cup-shaped rubber pessary used as a contraceptive device.
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Cup pessary
Pessary that has a cup-shaped hollow that fits over the os uteri.
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Pescovegetarian
A person who eats a vegetarian diet supplemented by fish.
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Pes hippocampi
The lower portion of the hippocampus major.
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Pes equinus
A deformity marked by walking without touching the heel to the ground.
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Pes equinovarus
A condition in which the heel is turned inward and the foot is plantar flexed.