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I Setting: Mark found on some cheap box cameras which indicates an instantaneous shutter speed of approximately 1/50 second.

Pepsin: An enzyme produced from pepsinogen that initiates protein digestion by breaking down protein into large peptide fragments. An enzyme, produced by the stomach, that chemically breaks down pep . . . View Full Definition

Peppermint Schnapps: A mint flavored liqueur similar to creme de menthe, but lighter bodied and less sweet.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita): Reduces cramps, antispasm, stimulant.

Pepsinogen: An inactive form of pepsin; synthesized and stored in cells lining the gastric pits of the stomach.

Peptide: A short polymer made by linking together amino acid molecules.

Peptides: Short chains of amino acids.

Peptide Bond: A covalent bond that links two amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain. A covalent bond between the amine end of one amino acid and the acid end of another amino acid.

Peoria Scoring System: A system of scoring where 6 secret holes are selected, prior to the tournament, and a formula is applied using the scores from those 6 holes to determine a final score (more on tournament formats)

Peptic Ulcer: Damage to the epithelial layer of the stomach lining; generally caused by bacterial infection.