po

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Definition of po

(Entry 1 of 4)

by mouth; orally

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Definition of Po (Entry 2 of 4)

polonium

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Definition of PO (Entry 3 of 4)

1 petty officer

2 postal order

3 post office

4 purchase order

geographical name

\ ˈpō

variants: or ancient Padus \ ˈpā-dəs

Definition of Po (Entry 4 of 4)

river 405 miles (652 kilometers) long in northern Italy flowing from the slopes of Mount Viso east into the Adriatic Sea through several mouths

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“Po.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/po. Accessed 19 Jan. 2022.

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Medical Definition of po

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per os —used especially in writing prescriptions

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Medical Definition of Po (Entry 2 of 2)

polonium

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