per anum |
By or through the anus. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
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per capita rate |
<epidemiology> A rate which is proportional to the number of individuals in a population. (05 Dec 1998) |
per contiguum |
In contiguity; denoting the mode by which an inflammation or other morbid process spreads into an adjacent contiguous structure. Origin: per-+ L. Contiguus, touching, fr. Tango, to touch (05 Mar 2000) |
per continuum |
In continuity; continuous; denoting the mode by which an inflammation or other morbid process spreads from one part to another through continuous tissue. Origin: per-+ L. Continuus, holding together, continuous, fr. Teneo, to hold (05 Mar 2000) |
per orally |
To take a medication by mouth. (09 Oct 1997) |
per os |
By or through the mouth, denoting a method of medication. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
per primam |
By first intention. See: healing by first intention. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
per rectum |
By or through the rectum, denoting a method of medication. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
per saltum |
at a leap; at one bound; not gradually or through different stages. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
per tubam |
Through a tube. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
per vias naturales |
Through the natural passages; e.g., denoting a normal delivery, as opposed to cesarean section, or the passage in stool of a foreign body instead of its surgical removal. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
per- |
1. <prefix> A prefix used to signify through, throughout, by, for, or as an intensive as perhaps, by hap or chance; perennial, that lasts throughout the year; perforce, through or by force; perfoliate, perforate; perspicuous, evident throughout or very evident; perplex, literally, to entangle very much. 2. <chemistry> Originally, denoting that the element to the name of which it is prefixed in the respective compounds exercised its highest valence; now, only that the element has a higher valence than in other similar compounds; thus, barium peroxide is the highest oxide of barium; while nitrogen and manganese peroxides, so-called, are not the highest oxides of those elements. (29 Oct 1998) |
peracephalus |
An omphalosite lacking head and arms, and with a defective thorax; typically, the body consists of little more than pelvis and legs. Origin: per-+ G. A-priv. + kephale, head (05 Mar 2000) |
peracetic acid |
<chemical> Ethaneperoxoic acid. A liquid that functions as a strong oxidizing agent. It has an acrid odour and is used as a disinfectant. Pharmacological action: disinfectants. Chemical name: Ethaneperoxoic acid (12 Dec 1998) |
peracid |
An acid containing a peroxide group (-O-OH); e.g., peracetic acid. Synonym: peroxy acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
haemorrhage per rhexis |
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cycles per second |
Scholander, Per |
displacements per atom |
Ling, Per Henrik |