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

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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.

 
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).


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Pico may refer to:

  • pico-, a prefix in the International System of Units (SI) denoting a factor of 10−12
  • picodirectory, The creator of VectorVX 6.0.1 Technologies for Internet search-indexing
  • Pico (image editor), an image editor developed at Bell Labs
  • Pico (programming language), developed at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  • Pico (text editor), a text editor originally designed for composing e-mail for Pine
  • Pico de gallo, a salsa made from fresh vegetables, especially tomatoes, onions, and peppers
  • Pico projector, a handheld device that works as a projector
  • Sega Pico, a video game system designed for young children
  • Laser Pico, a sailing dinghy for one or two people
  • Bd. of Educ. v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853
  • PICO, Physical Intervention in Computational Optimization, An interactive table top
  • PICO, Precision Intermediate-term Computer-controlled Oscillator
  • PICO National Network, a non-profit providing training and consultation to affiliated congregation-based community organizations

People:

  • Jorge Pico (1985- ), Hispanic comedic Mun2 television host.
  • Andrés Pico (1810-1876), Mexican general, and governor of pre-statehood California; brother of Pío Pico
  • Pío Pico (1801–1894), Mexican politician, entrepreneur and governor of pre-statehood California; brother of Andrés Pico
  • Pico Iyer (b. 1957), British journalist, essayist, and author
  • Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), Italian renaissance author and philosopher
  • Pico, Musician, Songwriter, Singer

Fiction:

  • Pico, a character created by the comedy team The Jerky Boys
  • Pico, the protagonist of Boku no Pico (My Pico) (ぼくのぴこ?), a shotacon anime
  • Pico, the mascot of the website Newgrounds
  • Pico (F-Zero), a character in the F-Zero series
  • Pico de Paperis, the Italian name for the Disney character, Ludwig von Drake

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