Category: S

A protozoon belonging to the group formerly called Sporozoa.  

An antigenic substance derived from Sporothrix organisms and used for diagnostic purposes.  

Having the ability of developing into spores.  

The structure within the oocyst of certain parasitic protozoa (E imeria and Isospora) that gives rise to a sporocyst and eventually a spore.  

An adapted utensil for persons with limited upper extremity function. The distal end may swivel to allow food to remain level as a result of gravitational force. The bowl end is shaped like a spoon but has modified tines, like a fork.  

A chronically recurring headache caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the epidural space; it worsens when a person stands and improves on lying down It is typically found in those with connective tissue disorders. The leakage of CSF limits the quantity of fluid in which the brain floats, drawing the brain toward the…

A method of assessing a patient’s readiness for weaning from mechanical ventilation in which the patient is allowed to breathe on his or her own through a t-piece or while on the ventilator but with only minimal pressure support. A patient who breathes comfortably for a half an hour without support while maintaining stable oxygenation…

Inflammation of the corpus spongiosum of the urethra.  

A glioma of the brain derived from spongioblasts.  

A cell that develops with the embryonic neural tube. It is a precursor of ependymal cells and astrocytes.