Category: S

  • Syringocystoma

    A cystic tumor having its origin in ducts of the sweat gland. A uncommon skin condition believed to originate from embryonic sweat glands. The lesions appear as light rose-colored, oval bumps, about the size of a split pea and are almost flush with the skin.  

  • Syringocele

    The central canal of the myelon or spinal cord.  

  • Syringocarcinoma

    Carcinoma of a sweat gland.  

  • Syrian rue

    The common name for the plant, Peganum harmala, whose seeds are brewed in some cultures to make a tea with hallucinogenic properties. Its seeds contain harmaline alkaloids (harmine, harmaline and tetrahydroharmine) which are members of the class of chemicals known as beta-carboline alkaloids. They increase levels of serotonin in the central and peripheral nervous systems.…

  • Syphilitic macule

    A small red eruption manifested in secondary syphilis. These eruptions often cover the entire body and are associated with chancre or scar, alopecia, pain in bones, swollen glands, and sore throat.  

  • Syntropy

    Turning or pointing in the same direction.  

  • Syntrophoblast

    The outer syncytial layer of the trophoblast.  

  • Syntrophism

    Stimulation of an organism to grow by mixing with or through the closeness of another strain.  

  • Syntonin

    An acid albumin formed by the action of dilute hydrochloric acid on muscle during gastric digestion.  

  • Syntonic

    To a personality characterized by an even temperament, a normal emotional responsiveness to life situations; the opposite of schizoid.