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Penitentiary is defined as a prison or place of confinement and correction for persons convicted of Felonies.
Originally, Penitentiary is a place where convicts did penance.
Penitents are people who come to confess sins, people who repents for their sins
Penologist is defined as a Social scientist who studies and applies the theory and methods of punishment for crime.
Penumbra refers to the area of endangered cells surrounding an area of primary damage
Pepsin is defined as an enzyme that is produced by gastric mucosa which initiates digestive activity.
Peptide is the chain of amino acids. Peptides also refer to a group of neurotransmitters. More than 60 neuroactive Peptides have been identified.
Perceived control refers to the belief that humans can influence their environment in ways that determine whether they experience positive or negative outcomes