pat geneA gene obtained from Streptomyces sp. encoding resistance to glufosinate-ammonium containing herbicides. (These inhibit plant synthesis of glutamine).
Pat handA total of 17 or more. Don't hit pat hands. The area in the casino which is surrounded by the table games.
patchA downloadable update that fixes bugs, improves stability and introduces new features to a program.
patch and test facility (PTF)A facility in which supporting functions, such as (a) quality control checking and testing of equipment, links, and circuits, (b) troubleshooting, (c)…
patch bayAn assembly of hardware so arranged that a number of circuits, usually of the same or similar type, appear on jacks for monitoring, interconnecting, and…
patchouli(puh-CHOO-lee) A bushy herb that is a member of the mint family. A strong-smelling oil taken from the leaves is used in perfumes, incense, detergents, and…
patentA grant to an inventor of the right to exclude others, for a limited time, from making, using, or selling his invention in the United States.
Patent AgentA person who is not an attorney who can legally represent an inventor or applicant in dealing with a patent office. MPEP 401.
Patent and Trademark Depository Librarya library designated by the USPTO to receive copies of patents, CD-ROMs containing registered and pending marks, and patent and trademark materials that…
Patent FamilyA patent family is the same invention disclosed by a common inventor(s) and patented in more than one country. -- see patent family
patent infringementunauthorized making, using, offering to sell, selling or importing into the United States any patented invention -- see 35 USC § 271(a)
Patent MarkingThe marking of a patent-pending item "Patent Pending" or marking a patented item with one or more of the patent numbers.
Patent Numberunique number assigned to a patent application when it issues as a patent -- see list -- see patent numbering formats for an explanation of the codes that…
Patent PendingA phrase that often appears on manufactured items. It means that someone has applied for a patent on an invention that is contained in the manufactured…
Patent SearchA study of the patent literature to determine the state of the art in a particular field; a study of the patent literature in a particular field to…
Patent TermThe period during which a patent is valid.
Patent WatchThe process of continuously monitoring newly published patent applications and issued patents in a particular field.
PatentabilityThe issue of whether an invention is capable of being patented in a particular jurisdiction.
patentability searchA search of existing patents and, perhaps, other publications to determine if the invention is novel and non obvious and thus patentable.
Patentablesuitable to be patented; entitled by law to be protected by the issuance of a patent.
Paternitythe determination of who the father of a child is in order to arrange child custody and child support in the event of a divorce.
Paterson-Kelly syndromeA disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web-like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult.
pathThe hierarchical description of where a directory, folder, or file is located on a computer or network.
path clearanceIn microwave line-of-sight communications, the perpendicular distance from the radio-beam axis to obstructions such as trees, buildings, or terrain.
Path HistoriesMaintaining an authenticatable record of the prior platforms visited by a mobile software agent, so that a newly visited platform can determine whether to…
path lossIn a communication system, the attenuation undergone by an electromagnetic wave in transit between a transmitter and a receiver.
path overhead (POH)Overhead assigned to and transported with the payload until the payload is demultiplexed.
path profileA graphic representation of the physical features of a propagation path in the vertical plane containing both endpoints of the path, showing the surface…
path quality analysisIn a communications path, an analysis that (a) includes the overall evaluation of the component quality measures, the individual link quality measures…
path quality matrixA data bank that contains path-quality analyses used to support path selection and routing determination.
path surveyThe assembling of pertinent geographical and environmental data required to design a radio communication system.
pathfindingThe process of finding a path between an origin and destination, which usually involves determining a least-cost path.
pathnameThe path to a file or directory located on a disk. Pathnames are always specific to the computer operating system.
PathogenBacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi can cause disease.
pathogenesis related protein(Abbreviation: PR protein ). One of a group of proteins that are characteristically highly expressed as part of a plant's response to pathogen attack.
PathogensBacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can cause disease; a specific causative agent of a disease such as bacterium or a virus.
pathognomonic(PATH-og-NOH-mah-nik) Having to do with a sign or symptom that is specific to a certain disease.
pathologic fracture(PA-thuh-LAH-jik FRAK-sher) A broken bone caused by disease, often by the spread of cancer to the bone.
pathological staging(PA-thuh-LAH-jih-kul STAY-jing) A method used to determine the stage of cancer. Tissue samples are removed during surgery or a biopsy.
Pathologist(puh-THAH-loh-jist) A doctor who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope.
pathology report(puh-THAH-loh-jee ...) The description of cells and tissues made by a pathologist based on microscopic evidence, and sometimes used to make a diagnosis of…
pathotoxinSubstance secreted by certain pathogens, in order to attack the host tissue. Some pathotoxins are also toxic to non-hosts, especially animals or humans.
pathovarStrain of a plant-attacking bacterium or fungus that can be differentiated from others by their interaction with specific s.
Patience SystemA grind method of playing whereby the player waits for a certain number of decisions before placing a bet.
patient advocateA person who helps a patient work with others who have an effect on the patient's health, including doctors, insurance companies, employers, case…
Patient Package Insert (PPI)A patient package insert contains information for patients' understanding of how to safely use a drug product.
Patient safetyWays to keep patients safe from infection or the spread of disease.
Patient-Centered Outcomes ResearchResearch that compares different medical treatments and interventions to provide evidence on which strategies are most effective in different populations…
patient-controlled analgesia(...AN-ul-JEE-zee-uh) A method of pain relief in which the patient controls the amount of pain medicine that is used.
PATRIOTSee Phased Array Tracking Radar Intercept On Target (missile).
patternCan describe where active fish are holding, or what techniques are working to catch fish, especially larger fish.
Pattern crackingFine cracks in the form of a pattern on a concrete surface.
Pattern MatchingA generic term that describes any process that compares one files content with another files content.
Pattern RecognitionTechnology that searches data for like patterns and flags, and extracts the pertinent data, usually utilizing an algorithm.
Patterned-body anthropomorphsObject or drawing having a human shape with a pattern or design. See also Anthropomorphic; Anthropomorphism
Paul Revere tourA traveling salesman tour in which the start is different from the ending stop.
pausedA state that applies to a node in a failover cluster or server cluster. The node is a fully active member in the cluster but cannot accept new clustered…
PAV (Parallel Access Volume)an IBM feature that allows multiple applications to access the same data at the same time.
PAVEPrecision Acquisition of Vehicle Entry (USAF term).
PAVE PAWSPosition And Velocity Extraction Phased Array Warning System. Phased array SLBM warning system. Four sites: a. East Otis ANG Base, MA b.
pavement edgesThe line demarcating the end of an impervious ground cover and the beginning of unconsolidated materials along a traveled path.
PaverA block of stone used in sidewalk or areaway paving.
Pawsey stubA device for connecting an unbalanced coaxial feeder to a balanced antenna.
PAXAbbreviation for private automatic exchange. See PBX.
Paxil(PAK-sil) A drug used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Pay for PerformancePayment structure where affiliated sales workers are paid commission for getting consumers to perform certain actions.
Pay formationA layer or deposit of soil or rock whose value is sufficient to justify excavation.
Pay OffTo call a bet when the bettor is representing a hand that you can't beat, but the pot is sufficiently large to justify a call anyway.
Pay-per-click (PPC)a pay-for-performance pricing model where advertising (such as banners or paid search engine listings) is priced based on number of clickthroughs rather…
Pay-per-post (PPP)A website designed to help content creators such as bloggers find advertisers willing to sponsor specific content.
Payable-on-deathA bank account titled payable-on-death (POD) lets you name one or more beneficiaries to whom the assets are paid when you die.
Payback PeriodThe amount of time required before the savings resulting from your system equal the system cost.
Payday LoansA small-dollar, short-term loan that a borrower promises to repay out of their next paycheck or deposit of funds.
PayeeThe person or organization to whom a check, draft, or note is made payable.
Paying (Payor) BankA bank upon which a check is drawn and that pays a check or other draft.
PaylineLines of excavation, backfill, compacted backfill or embankment which are described in the specifications or shown on the drawings which describe or show…
PayloadThe input data to the CCM generation-encryption process that is both authenticated and encrypted.
Payload (Missile)(1) The warhead, its container, and activating devices in a military missile. (2) The satellite or research vehicle of a space probe or research missile.
Payload Build-up (Missile and Space)The process by which the scientific instrumentation (sensors, detectors, etc.) and necessary mechanical and electronic subassemblies are assembled into a…