Palindrome
In genetics, a DNA or RNA sequence that reads the same in both directions. The sites of many restriction enzymes that cut (restrict) DNA are palindromes.
In rheumatology, palindromic rheumatism is a form of joint inflammation in which the joints involved by the arthritis appear to change periodically from one region of the body to another and back again.
In general usage, a palindrome is a word (such as the name “Eve”), phrase, sentence (such as “Madam I’m Adam”), or number (such as 2002) that reads the same in both directions, backward or forward.
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- Palindromic
Pertaining to a palindrome. A DNA sequence that reads the same in both directions is a palindromic sequence.
- Palindromic rheumatism
A form of arthritis characterized by attacks of fleeting inflamation in and around the joints lasting hours to a few days. The fingers and knees are the most common targets. While the attacks may be painful, they typically leave no permanent joint damage. Approximately one third of affected patients develop classical rheumatoid arthritis.
- Palliate
To treat partially and incompletely. To palliate a diseases is to treat it partially but not cure it completely.
- Palliation
To palliate a disease is to treat it partially and insofar as possible, but not cure it completely.
- Palliative care
Medical or comfort care that reduces the severity of a disease or slows its progress, but does not provide a cure.