Glossary P

Presumptive sentence refers to a sentence whose length is specified by law but which may be modified by a judge under limited circumstances.

Presymptomic test refers to an examination to predict the onset of a disease that is conducted before any symptoms appear

Presynaptic terminal is the tip of an axon, the point from which the axon releases chemicals.

Preterm (Premature) means born at or before completion of 37 weeks of gestation. May also refer to babies born before the 36th week after conception. (Please see Preterm babies)

Preterm babies refer to infants born more than three (3) weeks before their normal due dates or babies born before the 36th week after conception

Pretest is defined as a measure of job performance or knowledge taken before the implementation of a training program.

Pretest sensitization. Please see article of Sensitization.

Pretest-Posttest control group design is comparing a group given one treatment to another group given another treatment or no treatment by testing individuals before and after therapy.

Presumptive sentence