Change: A type of mottle caused by processor problems such as dirty rollers, old chemicals, contaminated solutions, improperly mixed solutions, static discharge, etc. processorThe electronic circuitry that does the actual computations and the memory that supports it.procto-(prok-to-) Prefix denoting relation to anus and rectum; as proctopolypus, proctoscope, proctitis.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 4421)

Change:  see nonfocused grid.paralysis (pah-ral'i-sis). Loss of function or sensation, partial or complete, in any part of body through injury or disease of nerve supply; palsy.paralysis agitans (pah-ral'i-sis aj'i-tanz) Chronic, progressive disease of old age, characterised by muscular tremor, weakness, and peculiar gait; shaking palsy or Parkinson's disease.paramagnetic   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 4310)

Change: (pur'gah-tiv) Purging or strong cathartic medicine, causing extensive evacuations. These agents are more drastic in action than laxative or cathartic groups, which stimulate peristaltic activity and increase tendency to evacuate bowels with a minimum of irritation.Purkinje fibers(pur-kin´je) See conduction myofibers. purulent (pu'roo-lent) Consisting of or   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 4215)

Change: (path-thol'o-je) Scientific study of essential nature of diseases, structural and functional alterations caused by them; condition or changes produced by disease.P.C. Abbreviation for Latin post cibum, after food.pectoral(pek´to-ral) Pertaining to the chest region. pectoral girdleThe portion of the skeleton that supports the upper extremities. pediatrics   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 3467)

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Change: A kVp meter that registers even though an exposure is not being made and no current is flowing in the circuit; this allows the voltage to be monitored before an exposure.preservativeA chemical additive, usually sodium sulfide, that maintains the chemical balance of the developer and fixer.preventative maintenance   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2881)

Change: (pal´ua-t=1n)(pal´a-t-in) Pertaining to the palate. palmar(pal´mar) Pertaining to the palm of the hand. palpationTo examine by the sense of touch. palpebra(pal´pue-brua)(pal´pe-bra) An eyelid. pancreas(pan´kre-as) A mixed organ in the abdominal cavity that secretes pancreatic   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1959)

Change: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y |   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1920)

Change: (par´´ua-sim´´pua-thet´ik) Pertaining to the division of the autonomic nervous system concerned with activities that, in general, inhibit or oppose the physiological effects of the sympathetic   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1894)