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Peripheral nervous systempart of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord | |
Permanent dentitionteeth that develop in the jaw after the deciduous teeth have been shed, and remain for the whole lifetime | |
Permanent tissuesCells have very limited capacity for regeneration and as such repair by replacement is the most likely response to injury. | |
pHliterally, ‘per hydrogen’. pH refers to the acidity of a substance - one with a low pH has a high concentration of hydrogen ions and is acidic. One with a high pH has a low concentration of hydrogen ions and is alkaline. | |
Phagocytosis | |
Pharmacologystudy of drugs, including their use, effects and mode of action | |
Phenotypephysical appearance of an animal | |
Phlebitisinflammation of a vein | |
Phospholipida lipid that contains a phosphate group. Phospholipids are the main form of lipid in cell membranes. | |