Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z palmito Synonym of heart of palm. palmitoleamide The amide of palmitoleic acid palmitoleate Any salt or ester of palmitoleic acid. palmitoleated Modified by reaction with palmitoleic acid palmitoleic Of or pertaining to palmitoleic acid or its derivatives. palmitolein The triglyceride of palmitoleic acid palmitoleoyl The univalent radical derived from palmitoleic acid by loss of the hydroxy group palmitome The collection of palmitoylated proteins of an organism palmitone The ketone of palmitic acid. palmitostearate Any salt or ester of palmitostearic acid. palmitotransferase palmitoyltransferase palmitoyl The univalent radical derived from palmitic acid by loss of the hydroxy group palmitoylatable That can be palmitoylated palmitoylate To (cause to) undergo palmitoylation palmitoylated Reacted with a fatty acid (especially with palmitic acid) palmitoylation modification by reaction with a palmitoyl group palmitoylcarnitine An ester derivative of carnitine involved in the metabolism of fatty acids. palmitoylethanolamide An endogenous fatty acid amide, belonging to the class of nuclear factor agonists, with anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, neuroprotective and anticonvulsant properties. palmitoylome All the protein palmitoylations of an organism palmitoyltransferase Any transferase involved in palmitoylation palmityl cetyl palmitylation modification by reaction with a palmityl group palmivorous That consumes palm trees. palmless Without palm trees. palmlike Resembling or characteristic of a palm tree. palmload A handful palmo A traditional Spanish unit of length, equivalent to about 20.8 cm. palmolein The olein fraction of palm oil palmomancy Divination of involuntary movements of the body such as tics. palmomental Relating to the palm (of the hand) and the chin palmoplantar Of, pertaining to, or affecting the palms of the hand and the soles of the foot. palmopustular Relating to the pustules on the palm of the hand. Palmore A surname. palmoscopy Observation of the pulse. palmostatin Any of a group of inhibitors of acyl protein thioesterase and thus of depalmitoylation palmprint The integumentary pattern of the palm of the hand, sometimes also including that of the fingers. It may be used for identification purposes. Palmquist A surname from Swedish. palmrest Any surface designed to support the palm of the hand. palms A surname from Dutch. palmspan A measure of length equivalent to the breadth of the palm of an average human hand. palmster palmist palmtop Synonym of personal digital assistant. palmus A rhythmic tic or throb, such as a convulsion or the heartbeat. Palmvale A locality in the Tweed council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia. palmward Toward the palm of the hand. palmwards Towards the palm of the hand. palmwise With the palm (of the hand) foremost. palmwood The wood of the coconut palm. Palmwoods A locality in the Byron council area, north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. palmworm The larva of a palm weevil. palmy Of, related to, or abounding in palm trees. palmyra A palm (Borassus flabellifer) with straight black upright trunk and palmate leaves, whose wood, fruit, and roots can be used for many purposes. Palmyran Synonym of Palmyrene. Palmyrean A Palmyrene. Palmyrena A historical region of Syria. Capital: Palmyra. Palmyrene Of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena. Palmyrenian Synonym of Palmyrene. Palnadu A district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Palnure A hamlet in Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NX4563). palo Any of the traditional musical forms in flamenco. palochka A Cyrillic letter used in writing several Caucasian languages. palolo palolo worm paloma A cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda. Palomar A surname. Palomba A surname from Italian. palombino A variety of marble. Palombo A surname. Palomeque A surname from Spanish. Palomera A surname from Spanish. palometa Any of numerous types of fish. (See Wikipedia for a list.) palomilla A Cuban dish of round steak marinated in garlic and lime juice and then pan-fried. palomino A horse with a golden-colored coat and a white or cream-colored mane and tail. palominol A particular marine diterpenoid related to dolabellane palominos A surname from Spanish. Palomo A surname. Palompon A municipality of Leyte, Philippines. palone A young woman; a girl. Palong A barangay of Libmanan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. palonidipine A calcium channel blocker. palonosetron A drug used in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. palooka A stupid, oafish or clumsy person. Palookaville An imaginary town, the natural home of the mediocre and incompetent. Paloona A locality in the City of Devonport and the Kentish council area, northern Tasmania, Australia. palooza An exaggerated event. palopegteriparatide A hormone replacement therapy used to treat hypoparathyroidism. Palopo A city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Palor A Cangin language spoken in Senegal. palorchestid Any marsupial in the family Palorchestidae. palos An impact crater on Mars, located on the southern margin of Amenthes Planum. palosapis The flowering plant Shorea palosapis, endemic to the Philippines. Palospos A barangay of San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines. palosuran A urotensin receptor antagonist 1-[2-(4-benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]-3-(2-methylquinolin-4-yl)urea Palou A surname. Palouse A certain Sahaptin tribe. palouser A primitive lantern consisting of a candle placed in a tin can or similar container. palov pilaf, in Uzbek cuisine palovarotene A highly selective retinoic acid receptor gamma (RAR-γ) agonist, used to treat heterotopic ossification and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. palp Synonym of pedipalp. palpability The quality of being palpable. palpable Capable of being touched, felt or handled; touchable, tangible. palpableness The quality of being palpable. palpably In a palpable manner; tangibly. palpacle The tentacle of a dactylozooid palpal Relating to a palpus. Palpalan A barangay of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. palpatable Able to be palpated. palpate To examine or otherwise explore through touch, particularly (medicine) in reference to an area or organ of the human body. palpation The act of feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient’s body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumors, swelling, muscle tension, etc. palpational Relating to palpation palpative Relating to palpation, palpating; palpational. palpator Someone who palpates. palpatory Relating to palpation. palpebra An eyelid. palpebral Of, pertaining to, or located on or near the eyelids. palpebrate Pertaining to the eyelids. palpebration winking of the eye palpebritis Synonym of blepharitis. palpebrofrontal Palpebral and frontal. palpebronasal Relating to the nose and the eyelids. palped Having a palpus. palpicorn One of the Palpicornia, an obsolete group of aquatic beetles with short club-shaped antennae and long maxillary palpi. palpiferous Synonym of palpigerous. palpiform Having the form of a palpus. palpiger The part of the labium that bears the pedipalps in insects. palpigerous Bearing a pedipalp. palpigrade A small invertebrate arachnid of the taxonomic order Palpigradi. palpimanid Any spider in the family Palpimanidae. palpimanoid Any spider of the superfamily Palpimanoidea. palpitancy The quality of being palpitant. palpitant palpitating, throbbing palpitate To beat strongly or rapidly; said especially of the heart. palpitating Very exciting palpitatingly In a palpitating manner. palpitation An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness. palpless Without a palp. PALplus An enhanced version of the PAL TV system capable of transmitting pictures in the 16:9 widescreen format. palpocil A minute soft hairlike process on the tips of tentacles of certain hydroids and sponges. It has been suggested it is a sense organ. palpography A graphical form of palpation using ultrasound palpomere Any segment of the maxillary palpus of some insects palpometer An instrument that uses ultrasound and computer technology to automate the physician's technique of palpation to determine sensitivity of some part of the patient's body. palpon A dactylozooid. palpophore The basal part of the jointed palp of an invertebrate palpostyle The distal part of the jointed palp of an invertebrate palpus Synonym of pedipalp (“invertebrate appendage”). Palpy Emperor Palpatine, a fictional antagonist in Star Wars. palsa A hummock rising out of a bog with a core of ice; similar in appearance to a pingo but due to different structure palsas cannot grow as big as pingos. palsgrave A count palatinate of the Holy Roman Empire, possessing near-royal powers within his county. palsgravine The consort or widow of a palsgrave. palship Synonym of friendship. palsical Affected with palsy; palsied; paralytic.