Category: S

A toxic protamine obtained from the spermatozoa of salmon.  

A sickly yellow color, usually describing complexion or skin color.  

A rare form of autosomal recessive mental retardation in which children develop poor muscle tone in the first years of life, ataxia, seizures, and coarsened facial features, among other variably expressed deficits. It is one of the lysosomal storage disorders.  

Something that stimulates the flow of saliva. Any substance that stimulates the production of saliva.  

A device used during dental procedures to remove saliva.  

An instrument for determining the salt content of a solution.  

The injection of normal saline into a vein or body part for diagnostic purposes.  

Acid found in the urine after an individual takes salicylic acid or its derivatives.  

A double-lumen nasogastric tube with an air vent, used to drain gastric or refluxed intestinal secretions or ingested air. The vent protects against damage to the gastric mucosa while facilitating drainage.  

A substance prepared from various palms, consisting principally of starches; used as a demulcent and as a food with little residue. Sago is a type of starch that is derived from the pith of certain palm trees. It is commonly used as a thickener for puddings, soups, and other dishes, particularly in British cuisine. In…