Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Paleobiology

The branch of biology that deals with the study of ancient life through the examination of fossils.

Paleomagnetism

The branch of geophysics concerned with the magnetism in rocks that was induced by the earth's magnetic field at the time of their formation.

Paleontology

The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.

Palimpsest

A manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been scraped to make room for newer text, but where traces of the earlier text remain visible.

Palindrome

A word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward.

Palliate

To make a disease or its symptoms less severe without removing the underlying cause.

Palliative

A medicine or medical care that relieves pain without dealing with the cause of the condition.

Palm

The inner surface of the human hand between the wrist and the fingers.

Palomino

A horse of a light golden color with a white mane and tail, often associated with the Palomino breed.

Palpable

Able to be touched or felt; tangible.

Palpitations

The sensation of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.

Palps

Segmented, sensory appendages situated near the mouth of various invertebrates, such as crustaceans and insects, primarily used for touch and taste.