Category: S

Flies of the order Diptera belonging to the genus Phlebotomus. They transmit sandfly fever, Oroya fever, and various types of leishmaniasis.  

A rare metallic element of the lanthanide series. Atomic weight 150.35; atomic number 62. Isotopes of samarium are used in nuclear medicine to identify and treat osteoblastic bone metastases and osteogenic sarcoma.  

Promoting or favorable to health; wholesome.  

Excessive intake of sodium chloride, which usually occurs in hospitalized patients treated with concentrated sodium solutions. It typically results in acute hypernatremia.  

The condition of greatly increased sodium loss from the body as a result of renal disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, or gastrointestinal disease.  

A classification system used to categorize growth plate fractures as one of five types based on the mechanism of injury and the relationship of the fracture line(s) to the epiphyseal plate. The original five types of fractures, since expanded by other authors, were type I a transverse fracture across the physis; type II — a…

The transmission of a nerve impulse along a myelinated nerve fiber. The action potential occurs only at the nodes of Ranvier, making velocity faster than along unmyelinated fibers. Jumping conduction of action potentials from node to node along an axon.  

A chemical, such as potassium chloride, that has a flavor similar to that of salt but has negligible sodium content. It is used by individuals whose medical condition requires limited sodium intake.  

Sodium chloride obtained from sea water. A naturally occurring and unprocessed form of sodium chloride is known to possess superior health benefits compared to the refined and processed salts commonly available. A rough, unprocessed salt that is derived from the evaporation of seawater. This type of salt, often referred to as grey salt, is occasionally…

The creation of an artificial opening in a fallopian tube after it has been occluded as a result of inflammation and scarring.