phlegmon. Acute suppurative inflammation of subcutaneous tissue.

physiology. The science which deals with the functions of living things.

picric acid. A combination of carbolic and nitric acids.

pigment. An organic coloring matter.

plantalgia. Pain on the sole of the foot.

plantar. Relating to the sole of the foot.

plaque. A flat patch or area on the skin or mucous membrane.

plasia. Moulding, as in hypoplasia. defective development.

plaster-of-Paris. Calcium sulphate.

plastic. Capable of being moulded.