peritoneum. The sac lining the abdominal cavity and covering most of the viscera therein contained.
perivascular. Surrounding a blood-vessel.
peroxid. An oxid with the highest amount of oxygen.
pes (pl. pedes). The foot.
phagocyte. A cell possessing the property of ingesting bacteria or other foreign particles.
phagocytosis. The destruction of microbes by the action of phagocytes.
phalanx. One of the long bones of the fingers or toes.
phenol. Carbolic acid.
phlebitis. Inflammation of a vein.