Word Diff Lesson #11

Question 1

Parental

Answer 1

Pertaining to one that begets offspring.

Question 2

parenteral

Answer 2

Not through the alimentary canal, but rather by injection through some other route, such as subcutaneaus, intramuscular, intravenous.

Question 3

perineal

Answer 3

Pertaining to the part of the body situated behind the pubic arch, in front of the coccyx, between the upper thighs-in other words, the crotch.

Question 4

peroneal

Answer 4

Pertaining to the outer part of the leg, over the fibula and peroneal nerve. Peroneal muscle atrophy is a predominantly inherited disease that is characterized by weakening of the foot and ankle muscles.

Question 5

perennial

Answer 5

In horticulture, a plant that remains alive through a number of years; generally, something that lasts through a long, indefinite, or infinite time.

Question 6

perianal

Answer 6

Referring to the area around the anus.

Question 7

peritoneal

Answer 7

Pertaining to the serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic walls.

Question 8

perineum

Answer 8

The region between the thights.

Question 9

peritoneum

Answer 9

The serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic walls.

Question 10

plain

Answer 10

Free of extraneous matter; simple, uncomplicated; lacking beauty.

Question 11

plane

Answer 11

A surface such that a straight line connecting any two of its points lies wholly in the surface.

Question 12

precede

Answer 12

To be, go, or come ahead or in front of.

Question 13

proceed

Answer 13

To go on in an orderly way; continue.