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P.NeelakantanNeelakantan a veteran Tamil film Director. He was born on 1916 in Villupuram. He graduated to movies from stage play. His stage play Nam Iruvar was brought by movie mogul A.V.Meyyappa chettiar and made into a film in 1947. Then he wrote the dialogues for films like Vedala Ulagam in 1948. His direct..
P. N. ElrodPatricia Nead Elrod is an American fantasy writer specializing in novels about vampires. Her work falls into areas of fantasy and (in some cases) mystery or historical fiction, but normally not horror, since her vampires are the heroes. Contents 1 Overview2 Bibliography2.1 Jonathan..
PNEPNE can be used to abbreviate the subatomic particles, Proton, Neutron and Electron, when referring to them en masse. PNE as an acronym could refer to: Pacific National Exhibition - an exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia.Preston North End F.C. - a football (soccer) club based in Preston, Lan..
PnetThe following subjects use the acronym PNET: Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor ..
PNETThe following subjects use the acronym PNET: Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor ..
PnetCpnetC is the Portable.NET C library. The goal of the project is to create an ANSI-compatible C library (based on GNU C Library - glibc), that can be compiled to IL using Portable.NET's "cscc" compiler. The C compiler can be used to develop standard C applications and/or applications using the .NET A..
PneudraulicsDerived from words hydraulics and pneumatics, pneudraulics is the term used when discussing systems on military aircraft that use either or some combination of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The science of fluids made of both gas and liquid. Pneudraulic systems Landing gear Flaps and sla..
PneumaPneuma (πνευμα) is Greek for air, wind, spirit, and breath, which metaphorically describes a non-material influence or being. See also: Pneumatology ..
PneumaticsPneumatics, from the Greek πνευματικός (pneumatikos, coming from the wind) is the use of pressurized gases to do work in science and technology. Pneumatics was first documented by Hero of Alexandria in 60 A.D., but the concept had existed be..
Pneumatic actuatorA pneumatic actuator converts energy (in the form of compressed air, typically) into motion. The motion can be rotary or linear, depending on the type of actuator. Some types of pneumatic actuators include: Tie Rod CylindersCompact Air CylindersRotary ActuatorsGrippersEscapement mechanismsRodless A..
Pneumatic artificial musclesPneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs, or also McKibben Artificial Muscles) are contractile devices operated by pressurized air. They are like inverse bellows, because they extend on deflation and contract on inflation. Similarly to human muscles, PAMs are usually grouped in pairs (see figure): one ..
Pneumatic cylinder"Air cylinder" can also mean a gas cylinder used to store compressed air, often used for scuba diving. Pneumatic cylinders or air cylinders are mechanical devices used to impart a force from a fluid, typically compressed air. Pneumatic cylinders are available in a variety of styles, including tie ..
Pneumatic DetachPneumatic Detach is the Americian power noise act of musician Justin Brink. He has released material on Frozen Empire Media, Hive Records, and Synthetic Creations. With Pneumatic Detach, Brink mixes thick, harsh rhythms with electro-industrial sensibilites. Discography Experiments in Psychosis ..
Pneumatic filterA pneumatic filter is a device which removes contaminants from a compressed air stream. This can be done using a number of different techniques, from using a "media" type that traps particulates, but allows air to pass through to a venturi, to a membrane that only allows air to pass through. Usage..
Pneumatic flow controlPneumatic flow control is the use of air as a control medium, or as the controlled medium, in which one medium controls the flow of another. Pneumatic flow control taxonomy There are two possible pneumatic flow controls: those that are controlled by pneumatics, and those that control pneumatics. P..
Pneumatic gripperA pneumatic gripper is a specific type of pneumatic actuator that typically involves either parallel or angular motion of surfaces that will grip an object. When combined with other pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic components, the gripper can be used as part of a "pick and place" system that will a..
Pneumatic motorA pneumatic motor is a machine which converts energy of compressed air into mechanical motion; for example a pneumatic vane motor[link], a pneumatic piston motor[link], or pneumatic artificial muscles.In industrial applications linear motion can come from either a diaphram or pis..
Pneumatic Slaughter1991 7"EP from Fear of God. Released by Anomie Records Tracklist Running Through the BloodLocked AwayA life in RigorismI've seenThe Two Sides of the CoinFool's prayerI'm PositivePneumatic SlaughterPelz-liedUnder the ChainsawControlled by Fear ..
Pneumatic toolPneumatic tools are tools driven by compressed air, usually supplied by a gas compressor. Pneumatic tools are commonly cheaper and safer to run and maintain then their electric power tool counterparts because they use simpler turbine mechanisms instead of (relatively) complicated electric motors. Th..
Pneumatic tubePneumatic tubes, also known as capsule pipelines, are systems in which cylindrical containers are propelled through a network of tubes by compressed air or by vacuum. They are used for transporting physical objects. Contents 1 History2 Pneumatic Post2.1 Historical uses of pneumati..
Pneumatic valve gearPneumatic Valve Gear uses compressed air to spring valves closed in high-revving types of internal combustion engine. As far as the author is aware Pneumatic Valve Gear systems were first used by Renault on their mid-80s turbocharged 1.5 litre Formula 1 engines. It is a sound engineering principle ..
Pneumatic weaponA pneumatic weapon is a weapon that fires a projectile by means of air pressure, similar in principle to the operation of pneumatic tube delivery systems. The term comes from a Greek word for "wind" or "breath" (πνεύμα). Comparison with Firearms In theory, pneumatic we..
PneumatoarthrusPneumatoarthrus is a Cretaceous sea turtle first identified by Edward Drinker Cope as a hadrosaur in 1870. The fossils were found in the chalk beds of Kansas. It may be synonymous with the better known Atlantochelys, and therefore a close relative of the giant sea turtle Archelon. External Links ..
PneumatocystPhytology A pneumatocyst is a large float containing gas found in brown algae. Plants may have more than one. Gases proportion in the pneumatocysts will ajust composition by equilibrating with the surrounding air or water. The pneumatocyst can hold O2, CO2 or CO. Medicine A pneumatocyst can also ..
PneumatologyPneumatology is the study of spiritual beings and phenomena, especially the interactions between humans and God. Pneuma (πνευμα) is Greek for "breath", which metaphorically describes a non-material being or influence. In Christian theology In Christian theology, pneu..
Pneumatosis intestinalisIn radiology, pneumatosis intestinalis is a sign on x-ray that suggests necrotizing enterocolitis. ..
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PneumocephalusPneumocephalus is the presence of air or gas within the cranial cavity. It is usually associated with disruption of the skull: after head and facial trauma, tumors of the skull base, after neurosurgery or otorhinolaryngology, and rarely spontaneously. ..
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinePneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) infections such as pneumonia and septicaemia. Indications In the UK it is recommended routinely for those over 65, and also for both children and adults in special risk categories: Serious brea..
PneumoconiosisPneumoconiosis, also known as miner's lung, is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of dust, characterized by formation of nodular fibrotic changes in lungs. Many substances can cause pneumoconiosis including asbestos, silica, talc, kaolinite and other metal compounds. Depending on the t..
PneumocystisPneumocystis is a genus of fungi which can be pathogenic in mammals. Originally classified as a protozoan parasite, Pneumocystis species have a number of unique morphological characteristics. Pathology Pneumocystis species can cause pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals; in humans, those w..
Pneumocystis jiroveciPneumocystis jiroveci is a fungus. (Jiroveci is pronounced "yee row vet zee"). This parasitic organism was earlier classified as a protozoan, and still is sometimes called by its former name Pneumocystis carinii. It causes the disease pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), which afflicts people with weakene..
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumoniaPneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia—pronounced /ji.ro'vet.zi/—or Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a form of pneumonia caused by the yeast-like fungal microorganism Pneumocystis jiroveci (sometimes spelled jirovecii and formerly classified as Pneumocystis carinii). It is relatively rare in people w..
PneumocyteThe alveoli are lined with two types of cell, the Type I and Type II pneumocytes. The Type I pneumocyte is a very large, thin cell stretched over a very large area. This cell cannot replicate and is susceptible to a large number of toxic insults. Type I pneumocytes are responsible for gas exchange o..
PneumodermatidaeThe small pelagic snails of the family Pneumodermatidae (Latreille, 1825) lack a shell (except in their early embryonic stage). They are carnivores, equipped with swimming parapoda (fleshy, winglike outgrowths), strong jaws and grasping tentacles, often with suckers resembling those of cephalopods..
PneumoencephalographyPneumoencephalography (sometimes abbreviated PEG) is a medical procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is drained from around the brain and replaced with air, oxygen, or helium to allow the structure of the brain to show up more clearly on an X-ray picture. It is derived from ventriculography, an ear..
PneumographA pneumograph, also known as a pneumatograph or spirograph, is a device for recording velocity and force of chest movements during respiration. Principle of operation There are various kinds of pneumographic devices, which have different principles of operation. In one mechanism, a flexible rubber..
PneumomediastinumPneumomediastinum (or mediastinal emphysema, from Greek pneuma - "air") is a condition in which air is present in the mediastinum. First described in 1819. Pneumomediastinum is uncommon, it occurs when air leaks from any part of the lung or airways into the mediastinum. External link [Arti..
PneumonectomyA pneumonectomy (or pneumectomy) is an surgical procedure to remove a lung. Removal of one lobe of the lung is referred to as a lobectomy, and that of a segment of the lung as a segmentectomy. The term pneumonectomy may also be used in a more general sense to encompass removal of all or part of a lu..
PneumoniaThis article is about human pneumonia. To read about pneumonia in animals, please see pneumonia (non-human). Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs and respiratory system in which the alveoli (microscopic air-filled sacs of the lung responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere) become infl..
Pneumonia (album)Pneumonia is an album by the alternative country band Whiskeytown, released in 2001. Contents 1 Track listing2 Credits2.1 Musicians2.2 Production credits Track listing The Ballad of Carol Lynn (Adams/Daly)Don't Wanna Know Why (Adams/Daly/Cary)Jacksonville Skyline (Adams)Reaso..
Pneumonia (non-human)Pneumonia is an illness which can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Pneumonia can occur in any animal with lungs, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Symptoms associated with pneumonia include fever, fast or difficult breathing, na..
Pneumonia severity indexpneumonia severity index: The pneumonia severity index represents a method by which one can categorize one's community acquired pneumonia into a scoring system that helps predict morbidity and mortality. It is based upon a scoring method that puts into context and assigns points various characteri..
PneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosisThe word Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is defined as "a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica dust, mostly found in volcanos". It was originally postulated by Everett M. Smith, simply to serve as the longest English word, but has been used in several sources as an..
PneumoperitoneumDescription Pneumoperitoneum is air or gas in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity, usually seen on x-ray. The most common cause is a perforated abdominal viscus, generally a perforated ulcer, although any part of the bowel may perforate from a benign ulcer, tumor or trauma. A perforated appendix ..
Pneumosinus dilatansPneumosinus dilatans is a rare disease in which one or more paranasal sinuses expand, or dilate, abnormally. It most often affects the frontal sinus, and can cause damage to vision due to pressure on the nearby optic nerve. The preferred treatment is endoscopic surgery to deflate the sinus. Sour..
PneumostomeA pneumostome is an opening in the right side of the mantle of a Pulmonata ordered or subclassed slug (suborder Stylommatophora) or snail, through which its single lung is connected. The frequency of pneumostome closing and opening is typically less than 0.5 closures per minute in fully hydrate..
Pneumotherapyredirect [[Template:Not verified]]Pneumotherapy is based on the word 'pneumatology'--the study of the spirit, pneumotherapy refers to self-healing; or healing of the spirit, which is then empowered to deal with problems which may also be felt in the mind--the psyche, and/or the body--the soma. A pne..
PneumothoraxIn medicine (pulmonology), a pneumothorax or collapsed lung is a medical emergency caused by the collapse of the lung within the pleural cavity. It can result from: A penetrating chest woundBarotrauma to the lungsSpontaneously (most commonly in tall, slim young males)Chronic lung pathologies in..
PneumoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosisPneumoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a lung disease that can be caught by inhaling small particles such as quartz. It mainly afflicts coal miners. The word itself is generally regarded as the longest word there is. ..
PNE AgrodomePNE Agrodome is a sports arena located in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was built in 1963 and holds 5000 people or 3260 when configured to use the hockey or lacrosse surface. It was host to the Vancouver Voodoo roller hockey franchise. External links [The PNE's Agrodome information] ..
PößneckPößneck is a town in the Saale-Orla-Kreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 19 km east of Rudolstadt, and 26 km south of Jena. Population 13,592 (2005). It has a Gothic Evangelical church built about 1390, and a Gothic town-hall erected during the succeeding century. Its chief indus..
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