Glossary P

Peer tutoring refers to the teaching of one child by another child - with the child doing the teaching generally being slightly older than the child being taught.

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Peers are individuals who are of approximately the same gender, age, and social status and who share interests; two (2) or more persons who are operating at similar levels of behavioral complexity It also refers to children of the same age, more generally, people of similar background and social standing.

Pelvic congestion occurs when blood pools in the veins in the uterus, ovaries, and vulva, causing cramping and general discomfort. Typically this pain is lessened after orgasmic relea

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Pelvic inflammatory disease which is also known as PID refers to the widespread infection of the female pelvic organs.

Pelvic inflammatory disease also refers to an infection and inflammation of the pelvic organs, such as the fallopian tubes and the uterus, in the female.(See

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Pen Register refers to a device which records dialed phoned numbers

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Deutsch: Straffälliges Paar / Español: Pareja Penal / Português: Casal Penal / Français: Couple Pénal / Italiano: Coppia Penale /

Penal couple is a term which describes the relationship between victim and criminal. Also, the two individuals most involved in the criminal act - the offender and the victim.

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In the realm of psychology, penance refers to a psychological concept often associated with feelings of guilt and remorse. It involves self-imposed acts of atonement or punishment that individuals undertake to alleviate their feelings of wrongdoing or to seek redemption. Penance can manifest in various forms, ranging from self-imposed restrictions to acts of charity, all driven by an individual's desire to mitigate guilt and achieve emotional relief.

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Pendulous means hanging; undecided.

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