Phagadenic. That which corrodes or eats away rapidly.
Pharmaceutical. Anything belonging to pharmacy.
Pharynx. The cavity back of the mouth and palate through which the air passes when breathing and the food when swallowing.
Phimosis. Elongated prepuce
Phlegmonous. Affecting the cellular membrane. The common boil is an example.
Phosphate. A substance containing phosphorus.
Phosphates, earthy. The white deposit in urine composed of phosphoric acid and a base.
Phthisic. Consumption. By some the word is used for Asthma, or difficulty in breathing.
Phthisis. Consumption. See p. 497.
Physiological Anatomy. The branch of medicine that defines the organs of the body and their particular actions.