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*'''Parasitism''' - two species living together, one at the expense of the other
 
*'''Parasitism''' - two species living together, one at the expense of the other
 
*'''Paratenic host''' - parasite enters host tissue but no development or growth takes place
 
*'''Paratenic host''' - parasite enters host tissue but no development or growth takes place
*'''Paratuberculosis''' - bovine disease folling the exposure to ''mycobacterium'' species. Synonymus with Johne's disease
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*'''Paratuberculosis''' - bovine disease folling the exposure to ''mycobacterium'' species. Synonymous with Johne's disease
 
*'''Paronychia''' - inflammation of tissue fold around nail bed
 
*'''Paronychia''' - inflammation of tissue fold around nail bed
 
*'''Parthenogenesis''' - asexual reproduction where eggs produced by the female develop without fertilisation from the male
 
*'''Parthenogenesis''' - asexual reproduction where eggs produced by the female develop without fertilisation from the male
 
*'''Parvovirosis''' - disease due to an infection with a parvovirus
 
*'''Parvovirosis''' - disease due to an infection with a parvovirus
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*'''Passive/adoptive immunity''' - transfer of parts of the immune system to a recipient, generally the transfer of antibodies
 
*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
 
*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
 
*'''Pathogenicity''' - damage that may be inflicted by the infectious agent
 
*'''Pathogenicity''' - damage that may be inflicted by the infectious agent
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