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posterior naris |
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either one of the two posterior openings at the back of the nasal cavity leading to the nasopharynx |
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public knowledge |
Noun
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knowledge that is available to anyone |
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physiognomy |
Noun
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the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) |
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phiz |
Noun
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the human face |
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pudding face |
Noun
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a large fat human face |
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pudding-face |
Noun
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a large fat human face |
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paries |
Noun
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(anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure |
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pericardial sac |
Noun
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the membrane surrounding the heart |
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perdition |
Noun
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(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil |
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pelvis |
Noun
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a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter |
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pelvis |
Noun
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the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates |
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pelvic girdle |
Noun
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the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates |
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pelvic arch |
Noun
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the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates |
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precociousness |
Noun
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intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules |
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pharyngeal recess |
Noun
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a small recess in the wall of the pharynx |
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pelvic cavity |
Noun
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the space bounded by the bones of the pelvis and containing the pelvic viscera |
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precocity |
Noun
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intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules |
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pivot joint |
Noun
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a freely moving joint in which movement is limited to rotation |
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perspicaciousness |
Noun
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intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) |
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pug nose |
Noun
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a short nose |
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potentiality |
Noun
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an aptitude that may be developed |
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potentiality |
Noun
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the inherent capacity for coming into being |
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perfectibility |
Noun
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the capability of becoming perfect |
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protocol |
Noun
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code of correct conduct |
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protocol |
Noun
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forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state |
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protocol |
Noun
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computational rules determining the format and transmission of data |
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photopic vision |
Noun
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normal vision in daylight |
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peripheral vision |
Noun
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vision at the edges of the visual field using only the periphery of the retina |
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phantasy life |
Noun
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an imaginary life lived in a fantasy world |
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phantasy world |
Noun
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something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality) |
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paracosm |
Noun
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a prolonged fantasy world invented by children |
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perfect pitch |
Noun
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the ability to identify the pitch of a tone |
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personal business |
Noun
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matters of personal concern |
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personal matters |
Noun
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matters of personal concern |
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point of honor |
Noun
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a concern that seriously reflects on your honor |
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paramnesia |
Noun
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(psychiatry) a disorder of memory in which dreams or fantasies are confused with reality |
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posttraumatic amnesia |
Noun
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loss of memory for events immediately following a trauma |
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proprioception |
Noun
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the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts |
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posthypnotic amnesia |
Noun
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selective amnesia after being in a hypnotic state of events occurring during hypnosis or of information designated by the hypnotist |
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prowess |
Noun
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a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation |
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pedagogics |
Noun
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the principles and methods of instruction |
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professionalism |
Noun
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the expertness characteristic of a professional person |
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photosensitivity |
Noun
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sensitivity to the action of radiant energy |
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point system |
Noun
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a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules |
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point system |
Noun
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a system of writing or printing using patterns of raised dots that can be read by touch |
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point system |
Noun
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a system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point |
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purgatory |
Noun
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(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins |
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purgatory |
Noun
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a temporary condition of torment or suffering |
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priestcraft |
Noun
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the skills involved in the work of a priest |
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priestcraft |
Noun
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a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs |