Pico

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Prefix for units of measurement, one million-millionth part (i.e. 10-12); symbol p.

Pico (') [Port.,=peak], island (1991 pop. 15,129), 167 sq mi (433 sq km), Horta dist., in the N Atlantic, one of the central Azores. It takes its name from the volcanic mountain, Pico Alto [high peak], which rises to 7,711 ft (2,350 m).



One trillionth in the metric system.


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Acronym for diagnostic questions based on these four areas of knowledge and action: P atient or problem; I ntervention, cause, or prognosis; C omparison or control; and O utcome. This evidence-based method is designed to make a valid, successful decision based on the skills and knowledge of the clinician, the values of the patient, and the best available evidence.

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Argentina
Brazil
Cape Verde
Italy
Mexico
  • Pico de Orizaba, a volcano on the borders of Puebla State and Veracruz State
Moon
  • Mons Pico, a lunar mountain in the northern part of the Mare Imbrium basin
Portugal
  • Pico, Vila Verde, a civil parish in the municipality of Vila Verde
  • Pico da Pedra, a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Azores
  • Pico Island, the largest island in the Central Group of the Azores archipelago
  • Mount Pico (Ponta do Pico), the stratovolcano that occupies majority of the island of Pico
  • Pico da Vara, the highest mountain on the island of São Miguel, Azores
United States

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