GLOSSARY. 66 1 



Os-si-FY. To form into bone; to change from a soft animal substance 

 into bone, as by the deposition of lime salts. 



0-vuM. The transparent mass of cells formed of protoplasm from which 

 develops a new individual like the parent; an egg, spore, germ, or 

 germ cell. 



Pal-pi-TA-Tion. a rapid pulsation ; a throbbing; especially an abnor- 

 mal, rapid beating of the heart, as when excited by violent exer- 

 tion, strong emotion, or disease. 



Pan-a-ce-a. a remedy for all diseases; a universal remedy; a cure-all, 

 hence a relief or solace for affliction. 



Pa-piIv-IvA. Any minute nipplelike projection; as the papilla of the 

 tongue. 



Par-a-cen-te-sis. The perforation of a cavity of the body with a tro- 

 car, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of 

 fluid, pus, or gas. 



Pa-ral-y-sis. Either complete or partial loss of voluntary motion with 

 or without loss of feeling. 



Par-ox-ysm. The fit, or attack, of a disease that occurs at intervals, or 

 has decided remissions or intermissions. 



PEC-TO-RAIv. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chests or lungs. 



Per-i-car-di-um. The double baglike fold of serous membrane which 

 incloses the heart. The inner layer that is closely adherent to the 

 heart is called the cardiac pericardium, the outside layer is called 

 , "e parietal pericardium. 



Per-i-ne-um. The region which is included within the outlet of the 

 pelvis, and is traversed by the urino-genital canal and the rectum. 



Per-i-os-TE-um. The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which 

 closely invests all bones except at the articulating surfaces. 



PER-i-to-ne-um. The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity 

 of the abdomen or the whole body cavity where there is no dia- 

 phragm, and turning back surrounds the viscera, forming a closed 

 or nearly closed sac. Inflammation of this membrane is called 

 peritonitis. 



Phag-e-den-ic. Pertaining to, having reference to, a canine appetite. 

 Refers to a medicine used in the treatment of phagedena. 



Phleg-mat-ic. Used in reference to those animals or functions of ani- 

 mals that are not easily excited to action, or passion; cold; dull; 

 sluggish; heavy. 



Phlo-gis-TIC. Inflammation; belonging to inflammation and fever. 



