Phle-bi´tis. Inflammation of a vein.

Pig´men-ta´´tion. The deposition of coloring matter.

Pla-cen´ta præ´vi-a. A placenta which intervenes between the intrauterine cavity and the inner orifice of the cervical canal.

Pla-cen´ta suc´cen-tur´i-a´´ta. An accessory or subsidiary placenta.

Pled´get. A small compress or tuft as of wool or lint.

Pleth´o-ra. A condition marked by vascular turgescence, excess of blood and fullness of pulse.

Po-dal´ic. Pertaining to, or accomplished by means of, the feet.

Pol´y-hy-dram´´ni-os. Excess in the amount of the liquor amnii in pregnancy.

Po-si´tion. 1. The attitude or posture of a patient. 2. The relation of the presenting part of the fœtus to the quadrants of the maternal pelvis.

Pos-te´ri-or. Situated behind or toward the rear.