William, Jr., U.S. physician, 1874–1947. See P. syndrome.
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pep·per 'pep-ər n
1 a) a woody Indian vine of the genus Piper (P. nigrum) that is widely cultivated in the tropics for its red berries from which black pepper and white pepper are prepared
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pep·per (pepґər) [L. piper] 1. any of various plants of the genus Piper, or their fruits, particularly the black pepper (P. nigrum), the common spice. 2. any of various plants of the genus Capsicum, or their fruits.Medical dictionary. 2011.