Glossary P
Glossary P
Papilloma or Human papilloma virus refers to wart-like growth on the genitals. Papilloma is also called Venereal wart, Condylomata , or Genital wart. (See Human papilloma virus)
Parabelt area refers to the auditory area in the temporal lobe that receives signals from the belt area.
Paradigm is defined as a body of knowledge that selects and highlights certain issues for study. It includes assumptions about how a particular phenomenon ought to be studied and the kinds of experimental methods and measures that are appropriate to use.
Paradigmatic stage is a stage which according to Kuhn, is the stage in the development of a science during which scientific activity is guided by a Paradigm. That is, it is during this stage that normal science occurs. Please see Paradigm and also Normal science.
Paradox refers to a statement that appears contradictory or absurd yet in fact may be true. Paradox is also defined as a self -contradictory statement that appears true or is derived from true statements.
Paradoxical means contrary to what is expected. A Paradoxical drug effect is opposite in direction to what is expected based on the drug’s chemical structure