Category: S

An extremely strong adhesive made of cyanoacrylate. It can be used to reapproximate the edges of a wound, without sutures.  

Noting a structure such as an artery, vein, or nerve that is nearer to the surface.  

In taxonomy, a category between an order and a family.  

In taxonomy, a category between a phylum and a class.  

Darkening of the skin caused by exposure to the sun. The skin’s complexion deepens due to sunlight exposure. Unique cells within the epidermis, the outer layer of skin, react to ultraviolet light by generating the protective pigment melanin. Despite the development of a suntan, the skin can still experience harm due to excessive sun exposure.…

A dietary supplement consisting of a mixture of herbs and vegetables and promoted as a treatment for a variety of cancers. Also known as Selected Vegetables.  

In preparations (sunscreens) for protecting the skin from the sun, the ratio of the amount of exposure needed to produce a minimal erythema response with the sunscreen in place divided by the amount of exposure required to produce the same reaction without the sunscreen. This index assesses the ability of sunscreens to block (short-wavelength) ultraviolet…

Female genital cutting (e.g., removal of the clitoris, among other procedures). An x-ray of the knee in flexion. taken to highlight the patella and its relation to the femoral condyles, e.g., in evaluations of osteoarthritis.  

Eyeglasses that protect the eyes from exposure to visible as well as ultraviolet rays. For optimal eye protection outdoors, wraparound sunglasses or solar shields that block both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays should be worn.  

Slang term for the appearance of the eyes of patients with Wilson’s disease. Deposits of copper around the edge of the cornea (Kayser-Fleischer rings) cause this condition.