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poppy

Street name, slang, or code word for heroin... Read More

popsicle

Street name, slang, or code word for methamphetamine... Read More

population

A group of individuals who share one or more characteristics from which data can be gathered and analyzed or services can be provided (e... Read More

population-based services

Services targeted at populations with specific needs or related experiences... Read More

pornography (child)

"Any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, or computer or computer-generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, where: (A) the production of such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (B) such visual depiction is a digital image, computer image, or computer-generated image that is, or is indistinguishable from, that of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; or (C) such visual depiction has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit conduct... Read More

poroscopy

Pertaining to friction ridge identification, a study of the size, shape, and arrangement of pores... Read More

porous container

Packaging through which liquids or vapors may pass (e... Read More

porous surface

Any surface that has tiny openings that absorbs liquids or allows them to pass through (e... Read More

positive amplification control 

An analytical control sample that is used to determine if the PCR performed properly... Read More

positive identification

Identification of an individual using biometric characteristics that are unique and not subject to alteration... Read More

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