Author: Glossary
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Pes anserinus
The network of branches of the facial nerve as it passes through the parotid gland. The term resembling a goose’s foot used to describe the web-like end branches of the facial nerve.
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Sexual perversion
A maladjustment of sexual behavior in which satisfaction is sought in ways that veer far from accepted cultural norms. A preference for achieving sexual pleasure through methods other than traditional sexual intercourse.
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Pervasive
Spreading widely and deeply; affecting all aspects of something.
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Pertussis immune globulin
A sterile solution of antibodies derived from the blood of adults who have been immunized with pertussis vaccine; used to produce passive immunity to pertussis.
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Perturbation
The state of being greatly disturbed or agitated; uneasiness of mind.
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Pertinent positive
An element of a patient’s history that aids diagnosis because the patient affirms that it is present.
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Pertinent negative
An element of the patient’s history that aids diagnosis because the patient denies that it is present.
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Persulfate
One of a series of sulfates containing more sulfuric acid than the others in the same series.
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Person-years of life lost
A calculation of the impact of a disease on society owing to premature death from the specific disease; the number of years the person would live if she or he had never contracted the disease.
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Persons in need of supervision
A legal term for children who, because of behavioral problems, require supervision, usually in an institution.