Paralytic (par-ah-lit'ik), Affected with paralysis.
Paralysis (par-al'-is-is). "Palsy." A loss of motion or of sensation in a
part.
Paraplegia (par-ah-ple'jeah). Paralysis of the lower half of the body or
of the lower extremities.
Parasite (par'ah-sit). An animal or vegetable living upon or within
another organism, termed the host.
Paroxysm (par'oks-izm). The periodic increase or crisis in the progress of
a disease.
Patella (pat-el'-ah). The knee cap.
Pathology (path-ol'-oje). The branch of medical science that treats of the modifications of functions and changes of structures caused by disease.
Pathognomonic (path-og-no-mon'ik). Characterized by a disease distinguishing it from other diseases.
Parturient (par-tu're-ent). Giving birth; being in labor.
Parturition (par-tu-rish'-un). The act of giving birth to young.