Also known as: pl., PL&
PL has various meanings in the Medicine category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of PL in Medicine.
What most people think of when they think of polymers. Strictly speaking, a plastic is a polymeric material that can be molded into different shapes when heated (a thermoplastic) - this is true for most of the materials mentioned on this website, including poly(styrene), nylon66, PVC, and PET.
MedicineA placebo is a substance or treatment with no active therapeutic effect. A placebo may be given to a person in order to deceive the recipient into thinking that it is an active treatment. In drug testing and medical research, a placebo can be made to resemble an active medication or therapy so that it functions as a control; this is to prevent the recipient(s) and/or others from knowing whether a treatment is active or inactive, as expectations about efficacy can influence results.
MedicineThe placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply, fights against internal infection and produces hormones to support pregnancy. Placentas are a defining characteristic of placental mammals, but are also found in some non-mammals with varying levels of development.
MedicineTools and equipment used in building operations. To attach or fix by nailing or otherwise, eg planted door stop. A facility that operates as a manufacturer or supplier of products. 2.A physical location where goods are manufactured. A term commonly used either as a synonym for an industrial establishment or a generating facility or to refer to a particular process within an establishment.
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