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Palpation

examination using the hands to feel part of the body, for example the pulse in an artery or organs in the abdomen


Pandemic

an epidemic which occurs all over the world

Panleukopenia

decreased number of all white blood cells circulating in the blood


Papule

a small, solid bump that rises from the skin


Paracellular

between cells; paracellular transport is the route substances travel between cells 


Parallel grid

the most basic type of grid where the lead strips are parallel to each other

Parasite

an agent that lives with and at the expense of an animal host

Parasympathetic nervous system


Paratenic host

an intermediate host where no development of the parasite occurs; the paratenic host is ingested by the final host for completion of the life cycle


Parenteral

route of administration other than gastrointestinal tract



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