GC: n S: NCBI – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1479485/ (last access: 15 January 2024); FAO – https://www.fao.org/3/a0512e/a0512e.pdf (last access: 15 January 2024). N: 1. From word-forming element pro- and adjective biotic: pro-: word-forming element meaning “forward, forth, toward the front” (as in proclaim, proceed); “beforehand, in advance” (prohibit, provide); “taking care of” (procure);

GC: n S: WHO – http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs394/en/ (last access: 3 January 2016); FAO – http://www.fao.org/fcit/food-processing/processed-foods/en/ (last access: 3 January 2016). N: 1. processed (adj): From process (v.) 1530s, “begin legal action against,” from Middle French processer “to prosecute,” from proces. Meaning “prepare by special process” is from 1881, from the noun

GC: n S: http://www.unv.org/about-us/procurement.html (last access: 26 April 2013); http://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/procurement-of-goods-and-services,6251.html (last access: 4 September 2014). N: The procurement of goods and services is based on the following principles: The final responsibility for the procurement of goods, construction works, and other services, lies with the Borrower. The Bank requires that all

GC: n S: SDir – https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/prodrome (last access: 19 February 2025); PMC – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5385319/ (last access: 19 February 2025). N: 1. 1640s, “a forerunner” (a sense now obsolete); by 1834 in pathology, “a prodromal symptom;” from French prodrome (16c.) and directly from Modern Latin prodromus, from Greek prodromos “a running

GC: n S: WOL – https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1399-0004.2004.00315.x  (last access: 26 November 2020); SDir – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444627025000184  (last access: 26 November 2020). N: 1. It was first used in 1902. This word comes from Modern Latin and Greek progeros (pro- means “before, sooner”; and geros means “old man”). It also has the abstract ending -ia. 2. A

GC: n S: http://www.ippfwhr.org/sites/default/files/files/BestPractices_Youth_EN_0.pdf (last access: 22 April 2013); http://human.org.ru/eng/ (last access: 4 September 2014). N: Project implementation (or project execution) is the phase where visions and plans become reality. This is the logical conclusion, after evaluating, deciding, visioning, planning, applying for funds and finding the financial resources of a

GC: n S: DRUGS – https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/prolactin-inhibitors.html (last access: 18 November 2016); NCBI- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2376090/ (last access: 18 November 2016). N:1. 1932, from pro- + stem of lactation + chemical suffix -in. Abbreviation: PRL. 2. Biology – Biochemistry: One of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland, that stimulates ans sustains lactation

GC: n S: OHI – Open Heart International (last access: 18 November 2014); DORLAND p.1525. N: 1. prolapse (v.): 1736, from Latin prolapsus, past participle of prolabi “glide fdorward, slide along, slip forward or down;” see pro- + lapse (n.). As a noun from 1808. pro-: word-forming element meaning “forward,

GC: n S: Investop – https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/promissorynote.asp (last access: 1 December 2024); WC – https://www.workcapital.es/en/financial-news/legal-requirements-of-a-promissory-note/ (last access: 1 December 2024); Legalzoom – https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/what-is-a-promissory-note (last access: 1 December 2024). N: 1. – promissory (adj): mid-15c., promissorie, “conveying or containing a promise,” from Medieval Latin promissorius, from Latin promissus, past participle of promittere

GC: n S: MEDLP – http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/957.html (last access: 10 December 2013); DORLAND (last access: 10 December 2013). N: 1. prophylaxis (n.): “preventive treatment of disease,” 1746, Modern Latin, from Greek pro (see pro-) + phylaxis “a watching, guarding” (see prophylactic). 2. An intervention aimed at the prevention of disease. 3.

GC: n S: MEDLP – https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000381.htm (last access: 12 October 2022); NHS – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-problems/ (last access: 12 October 2022). N: 1. “the prostate gland,” 1640s, from French prostate, from Medieval Latin prostata “the prostate,” from Greek prostatēs (adēn) “prostate (gland),” from prostatēs “leader, ruler, guardian; one standing in front,” from

GC: n S: MAYO – https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/psa-test/about/pac-20384731 (last access: 12 October 2022); MEDLP – https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/prostate-specific-antigen-psa-test/ (last access: 12 October 2022). N: 1. – prostate (n): “the prostate gland,” 1640s, from French prostate, from Medieval Latin prostata “the prostate,” from Greek prostatēs (adēn) “prostate (gland),” from prostatēs “leader, ruler, guardian; one standing

GC: n S: FAO – http://www.fao.org/docrep/W0073E/w0073e04.htm#P2096_237138 (last access: 2 January 2016); https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002467.htm (last access: 2 January 2016). N: 1. 1844, from French protéine, coined 1838 by Dutch chemist Gerhard Johan Mulder (1802-1880), perhaps on suggestion of Berzelius, from Greek proteios “the first quality,” from protos “first” + -ine. Originally a

GC: n S: VINMEC – https://www.vinmec.com/eng/article/proteus-bacteria-cause-intestinal-disease-en (last access: 31 October 2024); NCBI – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?id=583&lvl=3 (last access: 31 October 2024). N: 1. Proteus. c. 1400, Protheus, from Old French, ultimately from Greek Proteus, the name of the mythological sea-god who had the power of assuming different shapes at will (see Protean).

GC: n S: Medplus – https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/proteus-syndrome/ (last access: 28 October 2024); NIH – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK99495/ (last access: 28 October 2024). N: 1.- Proteus (pn): c. 1400, Protheus, from Old French, ultimately from Greek Proteus, the name of the mythological sea-god who had the power of assuming different shapes at will (see

GC: n S: WHO – http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/admicrob5.pdf (last access: 27 November 2014); NCBI – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK8325/ (last access: 27 November 2014). N: 1. 1828, from Modern Latin protozoa, coined 1818 by German zoologist Georg August Goldfuss (1782-1848) from Greek protos “first” + zoia, plural of zoion “animal”. Originally including sponges and corals;

GC: n S: FAO – http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=ES2001001232 (last access: 5 December 2014); PatientUK – http://www.patient.co.uk/search.asp?searchterm=PROTOZOIASIS,%20NOS (last access: 8 December 2014). N: 1. New Latin, from Protozoa + -iasis. Protozoa (n): 1828, from Modern Latin Protozoa, coined 1818 by German zoologist Georg August Goldfuss (1782-1848) from Greek protos “first” + zoia, plural

GC: n S: NHS – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7511357/ (last access: 9 October 2022); NCBI – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8528777/ (last access: 9 October 2022). N: 1. “action of protruding; state of sticking out,” 1640s, from French protrusion, noun of action from past-participle stem of Latin protrudere “to push out” (see protrude), or else a similar

GC: n S: EC – https://finance.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-07/220630-humanitarian-aid-guidance-note_en.pdf (last access: 10 May 2024); EC – https://finance.ec.europa.eu/eu-and-world/sanctions-restrictive-measures/humanitarian-assistance-environments-subject-eu-sanctions_en (last access: 10 May 2024). N:1. – provision (n): late 14c., provisioun, “foresight, prudence, care;” also “a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance” (at first often in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position

GC: n S: Medscape – https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1098029-treatment?form=fpf (last access: 19 April 2024); AAFP – https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2003/0915/p1135.html (last access: 19 April 2024). N: 1. “affection of the skin characterized by simple itching without visible eruption,” 1650s, from Latin pruritus, past participle of prurire “to itch” (see prurient). The word was earlier in English

GC: n S: SDir – https://bit.ly/2VHgXUI (last access: 1 May 2019); NCBI – https://bit.ly/2DG2Ogm (last access: 1 May 2019). N: 1. From Greek pseudes (ψευδής) “false” and -monas (μονάς/μονάδος) “a single unit”, which can mean false unit. 2. Pseudomonas: A genus of motile, polar flagellate, nonsporeforming, strictly aerobic bacteria (family

GC: n S: CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/psittacosis/about/index.html (last access: 20 September 2024); NCBI – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538305/ (last access: 20 September 2024). N: 1. New Latin, from Latin psittacus. The first known use of psittacosis was in 1896. An infectious disease of birds caused by a bacterium (Chlamydia psittaci synonym Chlamydophila psittaci), marked

GC: n S: WHO – https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/204417/9789241565189_eng.pdf?sequence=1 (last access: 24 November 2020); NPF – https://www.psoriasis.org/about-psoriasis/  (last access: 24 November 2020). N: 1. 1680s, from medical Latin psoriasis, in Late Latin “mange, scurvy,” it comes from Greek psoriasis “being itchy,” from psorian “to have the itch,” from psora “itch, mange, scab,” and related to

GC: n S: CAMBRIDGE – https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-open/article/discontinuing-psychotropic-drug-treatment/249FF79A648ABD3A77675A337C9043F4 (last access: 20 April 2021); NCBI – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2850374/ (last access: 20 April 2021). N: 1. – psychotropic (adj): It appears in 1956, “affecting a person’s mental state,” especially “of or pertaining to drugs that affect mental states,” from psycho- + -tropic, from Greek tropos