Category: P

The point where a ray or projectile hits a reflective or refractive surface.  

Socially regulated actions intended to encourage families with desirable and superior traits to increase in number.  

A condition commonly manifesting in childhood or early adolescence that leads to muscle weakening and degeneration. This disorder exists in various forms; in the pseudohypertrophic type, the muscles may seem normal or even enlarged rather than atrophied. Also known as dystrophia.  

The discomfort is associated with menstrual bleeding and is commonly observed in teenagers. Diagnostic tests typically show no abnormalities in the pelvic region, and the condition often improves after childbirth. Pain relief usually involves over-the-counter painkillers. If those are ineffective, dilation of the cervix can be considered, as the pain is believed to result from…

When the normal eye focuses on an object, the squinting eye turns away from it, indicating a misalignment. When the unaffected eye is focused on an object, the eye with a squint deviates from the point of focus.  

A surgically-performed abortion carried out due to the mother’s mental health condition.  

Diminished vision that falls short of complete blindness. Partial eyesight can encompass reduced visual clarity and/or a limited field of vision.  

Anatomical characteristics present at birth that indicate a person’s gender, such as a penis and testes in males or a vagina and vulva in females.  

A condition characterized by unusually low levels of an enzyme called pyruvate kinase, which is present in red blood cells. Typically, pyruvate kinase facilitates the breakdown of glucose to produce energy under low-oxygen conditions. When there is a shortage of this enzyme, red blood cells become unable to generate sufficient energy for themselves. Additionally, they…

A medication employed alongside other drugs to address drug-resistant malaria.