| -phage |
something that eats or destroys (used in naming phagocytes). |
| phago- |
eating. |
| phagocyte |
a cell, esp. a leukocyte, that surrounds and ingests foreign particles, microorganisms, and other cells in the blood and tissues. |
| -phagous |
eating, feeding on, or destroying (something specified). |
| -phagy |
the eating of (such) a substance. |
| phalanger |
any of various small, herbivorous, tree-dwelling marsupials of Australia that have foxlike ears, dense woolly fur, and a long bushy tail. |
| phalanx |
a body of infantry soldiers in ancient Greece, kept in close formation for protection. [3 definitions] |
| phalarope |
any of several small wading birds that have lobed toes for swimming. |
| phallic |
of, concerning, or similar to the phallus. |
| phallicism |
veneration of the phallus as a symbol of male creative power. |
| phallus |
an image or likeness of the male sex organ, esp. as a symbol of sexual power or the generative power in nature. [2 definitions] |
| phantasm |
a ghost or phantom; specter. [3 definitions] |
| phantasmagoria |
a quickly changing series of illusory or fantastic images, as experienced in dreams. [2 definitions] |
| phantasy |
variant of fantasy. |
| phantom |
an unreal or illusory figure, such as a ghost or specter; apparition. [4 definitions] |
| pharaoh |
a king of ancient Egypt, or (cap.) the title of any one of these kings. |
| pharisaic |
(cap.) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Pharisees. [3 definitions] |
| pharisaism |
(cap.) the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the Pharisees. [2 definitions] |
| pharisee |
(cap.) a member of an ancient Jewish sect that adhered strictly to oral and written religious law and believed in the appearance of a Messiah. [2 definitions] |
| pharmaceutical |
of or relating to pharmacists or medicinal drugs. [2 definitions] |
| pharmaceutics |
(used with a sing. verb) the science or profession of preparing and dispensing drugs. |