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pulmonary artery

Biology; General

The artery that carries blood from the right ventricle of the vertebrate heart to the lungs. Artery carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs.

pituitary gland

Biology; General

A small gland located at the base of the brain; consists of an anterior and a posterior lobe and produces numerous hormones. The master gland of the endocrine system, the pituitary releases hormones ...

pulmonary circuit

Biology; General

The loop of the circulatory system that carries blood to and from the lungs.

paleontology

Biology; General

The study of ancient life by collection and analysis of fossils.

placenta

Biology; General

An organ produced from interlocking maternal and embryonic tissue in placental mammals; supplies nutrients to the embryo and fetus and removes wastes.

palindrome

Biology; General

A sequence that reads the same in either direction. In genetics, refers to an enzyme recognition sequence that reads the same on both strands of DNA.

pulmonary vein

Biology; General

The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. Veins carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

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