GC: n S: http://www.dhs.gov/topic/plan-and-prepare-disasters (last access: 7 October 2015); UNTERM – http://unterm.un.org/DGAACS/unterm.nsf/WebView/D6D85AD08E9DC18285257A46004F4678?OpenDocument (last access: 25 April 2013). N: 1. preparedness (n.): 1580s, from prepared + -ness (word-forming element denoting action, quality, or state, attached to an adjective or past participle to form an abstract noun, from Old English -nes(s), from

GC: n S: EUFIC – https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/what-are-preservatives-and-what-are-common-examples-used-in-food (last access: 17 December 2023); MSU – https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/preservatives-keeping-our-foods-safe-fresh (last access: 17 December 2023). N: 1. preservative (adj.): late 14c., preservatif, “tending to keep safe, sound, or free from harm,” from Old French preservatif and directly from Medieval Latin praeservativus, from stem of Late Latin

GC: n S: WHO – https://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/86/10/07-046128-ab/en/ (last access: 7 November 2020); NIH – https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/what-is-prevalence.shtml (last access: 7 November 2020 ). N: 1. It comes from french  prévalence and this comes from Medieval Latin praevalentia meaning “superior force”. It was incorporated in the 1590s. The Classic Latin praevlere means “to be more able”. The prefix

See “prevalence”: https://humantermuem.es/content/prevalence/?lang=en

GC: n S: http://eview.anu.edu.au/burgmann/issue2/pdf/ch04.pdf (last access: 24 November 2014); TM – Tribune Magazine. http://www.tribunemagazine.org/2014/02/no-nukes-we-need-action-not-prevarication/ (last access: 24 November 2014. N: 1. From Old French: prevaricacion: breaking of God’s laws, disobedience (to the Faith). From Latin praevaricationem (nominative: praevaricatio): “duplicity, collusion, a stepping out of line (of duty or behavior). praevaricari:

GC: n S: NCBI – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK232631/ (last access: 2 July 2024); NHS – https://www.england.nhs.uk/get-involved/get-involved/how/primarycare/ (last access: 2 July 2024). N: 1. – primary (adj): early 15c., primarie, “earliest, most basic, first in time or sequence;” 1560s, “first or highest in rank or importance,” from Latin primarius “of the first rank,

GC: n S: MAYO – https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/primary-sclerosing-cholangitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355797 (last access: 2 August 2021); MEDLP – https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/primary-sclerosing-cholangitis/ (last access: 2 August 2021). N: 1. – primary early 15c., primarie, ‘earliest, most basic, first in time or sequence’; 1560s, ‘from Latin primarius ‘of the first rank, chief, principal, excellent,’ from primus “first”. – sclerosing

GC: n S: AI – http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/issues/prisoners-and-people-at-risk/prisoners-of-conscience (last access: 11 November 2014); UN – http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42937#.VGHK7Gc7F_c (last access: 11 November 2014). N: 1. prisoner (n): Earlier a jailer in the middle of the 13th century, but this did not survive Middle English. From Old French: prisonier. From Latin: prisoun. of (prep.): Old

GC: n. S: ICRC – https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/protected-persons/prisoners-war-detainees (last access: 11 November 2014); EncBrit – http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/477235/prisoner-of-war-POW (last access: 11 November 2014). N: 1. – prisoner (n): person in prison, captive person, “late 14c. (earlier “a jailer,” mid -13c., but this did not survive Middle English), form Old French prisonier “captive, hostage” (12c.,

GC: n S: Princetonedu – https://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Privateer.html (last access: 22 February 2014); MarMus – http://www.marinersmuseum.org/blogs/library/?p=1054 (last access: 22 February 2014). N: 1. privateer (n.): 1660s, “private man of war,” from private (adj.), probably on model of volunteer, buccaneer. 2. Francis Drake was essentially a privateer on his voyage round the world

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: Cochrane – https://www.cochrane.org/CD012071/STI_which-antibiotic-are-useful-treat-newborns-congenital-syphilis (last access: 12 April 2020); MedlinePlus – https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a615052.html (last access: 12 April 2020). N: 1. 1918, from pro- [word-forming element meaning “forward, forth, toward the front” (as in proclaim, proceed); “beforehand, in advance” (prohibit, provide); “taking care of” (procure); “in place of, on behalf

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: 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); PMC / 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

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: 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