Category: S

To transport an object back and forth; in cell biology or biochemistry, to carry a molecule repeatedly across a cell membrane.  

A hospital that has been closed and is no longer in active, daily use. It may be reopened in times of crisis to care for the homeless, injured, or sick, especially after a mass casualty incident.    

A temporary convulsive tremor resulting from fright, horror, or aversion.  

The recruitment of large numbers of powerful individuals to an emotionally escalating situation in an attempt to prevent violent action by an opponent.  

A traditional Chinese and Japanese herbal mixture used to treat chronic hepatitis and other illnesses.  

A ward or clinic used to manage patients requiring a short stay.  

A brief hospitalization for observation, for example, after a simple surgery, a biopsy, or a diagnostic study. The time spent in the hospital is typically limited to a few hours,  

Loss of bone length after a fracture, as a result of malunion or pronounced bony angulation. The term “fat” refers to any type of solid or liquid substance that is added to pastry, dough, or batter. Some of the most frequently used types of fat include hydrogenated vegetable fats (which are sold as white, creamy…

A spasm of the muscles of the hand and arm, especially after repetitive use. A neurotic condition akin to writer’s cramp, impacting individuals in the shoemaking profession.  

In cardioversion and defibrillation, the energy in joules selected to terminate an abnormal heart rhythm.