Category: S

Giving up a health care professional license, e.g., at retirement or as a means of resolving a disciplinary action brought forward by a health care supervisory board.  

A test designed to identify anterior shoulder instability. The relocation test for anterior glenohumeral instability is performed.  

The family name, as distinguished from the individual’s given or Christian name. In some societies, the surname is written first.  

A physician who is enrolled in a hospital-based training program to complete the requirements for board certification in a surgical specialty.  

The visible, palpable area in which an operation takes place. This field is prepared and covered to maintain sterility during operations.  

A sterile protective covering of gauze or other substance applied to an operative wound.  

An operation in which only a portion of the organ is removed (e.g., subtotal removal of the thyroid gland).  

Surgery some months after the original operation for cancer to detect possible recurrences. Second-look procedures are also performed on a more immediate basis (e.g., within hours of the initial surgery) when vascular injuries created by the initial operation or condition are suspected. Occasionally, an endoscopic second look may be performed instead of an open surgical…

The ability of a community or health care system to respond to sudden increases in demand for services or emergency help, e.g., after a multiple casualty incident.  

Nodules that form on the foot, leg, or chest as a result of trauma from repetitive contact with surfboards.