English to English Dictionary

Ozempic

A prescription medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Pa

A casual or affectionate term for father.

Paan

A preparation consisting of betel leaf wrapped around chopped betel nut, slaked lime, and various spices or sweet flavorings, chewed as a stimulant and digestive after meals in South Asia.

Pablum

Bland, soggy infant food consisting of fine-ground cereal.

Pacaka

In Ayurvedic medicine and traditional physiology, the subdosha of Pitta located in the lower stomach and small intestine responsible for digestion and metabolism.

Pace

A single step taken when walking or running.

Pacemaker

A small medical device placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms using electrical pulses.

Pacey

Characterized by rapid speed, quick movement, or a high tempo, especially in sports.

Pachyderm

Any of a group of large, thick-skinned mammals including elephants, rhinoceroses, and hippopotamuses.

Pacific

Relating to or characteristic of the Pacific Ocean or the regions surrounding it.

Pacific Islander

A native or inhabitant of any of the islands of the Pacific Ocean, including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.

Pacific Standard Time

The time zone that is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8), used in the western United States and Canada.