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Pedal
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PedalHaving to do with the feet.
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Feet
The plural of foot, both an anatomic structure and a unit of measure. As an anatomic structure, the foot is the end of the leg on which a person normally stands and walks. The foot is a particularly complex structure made up of dozens of bones that work together with muscles and tendons to execute precise movements. The bones of the foot include the 10 metatarsal bones and the 28 phalanges (toe bones).
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Parotid glands
The largest of the salivary glands, located near the ears.
Paroxysm
A sudden attack, or raised level of intensity, of symptoms.
Pasteurization
Heating milk or other substances to a temperature of 140§F for 30 minutes to kill harmful bacteria.
Patella
The kneecap.
Pectoral
Having to do with the chest or breast.
Pedal
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the development and care of infants and children.
Pediculosis
Infestation with lice.
Pemphigus
A skin condition characterized by large blisters.
Perforation
A hole or break through a membrane or the wall of an organ.
Periodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth.
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Feet
The plural of foot, both an anatomic structure and a unit of measure. As an anatomic structure, the foot is the end of the leg on which a person normally stands and walks. The foot is a particularly complex structure made up of dozens of bones that work together with muscles and tendons to execute precise movements. The bones of the foot include the 10 metatarsal bones and the 28 phalanges (toe bones).
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Parotid glands
The largest of the salivary glands, located near the ears.
Paroxysm
A sudden attack, or raised level of intensity, of symptoms.
Pasteurization
Heating milk or other substances to a temperature of 140§F for 30 minutes to kill harmful bacteria.
Patella
The kneecap.
Pectoral
Having to do with the chest or breast.
Pedal
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the development and care of infants and children.
Pediculosis
Infestation with lice.
Pemphigus
A skin condition characterized by large blisters.
Perforation
A hole or break through a membrane or the wall of an organ.
Periodontitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth.
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