Using a Punnett Square. A Punnett Square can help determine the probability that offspring will have a particular phenotype or genotype. Example: The possible offspring outcomes for parents who are both carriers of a cystic fibrosis mutation.
Pyrokinesis is an alleged psychic ability allowing a person to create and control fire with the mind. There is no conclusive evidence that pyrokinesis is a real phenomenon. Alleged cases are said to be hoaxes, the result of trickery.
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs (the pleura). Inflammation occurs when an infection or damaging agent irritates the pleural surface. As a consequence, sharp chest pains are the primary symptom of pleurisy.tymology: Gk, pleura + itis, inflammation. inflammation of the parietal pleura of the lungs. It is characterized by dyspnea and stabbing pain, leading to restriction of ordinary breathing with spasm of the chest on the affected side.