Category: P
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Parodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around a tooth.
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Pari passu
Occurring at the same time or at the same rate; side by side.
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Parietovisceral
Concerning the wall of a body cavity and the viscera within.
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Parietotemporal
Concerning the parietal and temporal bones or lobes. Pertaining to both the parietal and temporal bones of the skull.
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Parietosquamosal
Concerning the parietal bone and squamous part of the temporal bone.
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Parieto-occipital
To both the parietal and occipital bones of the skull or the parietal and occipital lobes of the brain.
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Parietofrontal
To both the parietal and frontal bones of the skull or the parietal and frontal lobes of the brain. Pertaining to both the parietal and frontal bones of the skull.
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Parietaria judaica
The scientific name for a weed found primarily in southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Allergens derived from the pollen of this weed are a common cause of seasonal allergies.
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Parenteral therapy
A medicine or solution administered via a route other than ingestion.
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Parental leave
The policy of allowing one or both parents to have leave from work following the birth of their child.