Category: S
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Sudoresis
Profuse sweating or perspiration.
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Subtendinous iliac bursa
The sheath covering at the point of attachment for the iliopsoas muscle to the lesser trochanter of the femoral head.
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Subtalar joint
Articular surface between the talus and calcaneus bones of the foot. The three articular surfaces on the inferior surface of the talus.
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Subscapularis muscle
Muscle that medially rotates the shoulder.
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Submental lymph nodes
Lymph nodes located under the chin that drain and circulate lymph from the head and throat region.
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Submandibularitis
Inflammation of the lymph nodes below the lower jaw due to bacterial infection; commonly associated with mumps. An inflammation of, or mumps affecting, the submandibular gland.
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Submandibular nodes
Lymphatic tissue immediately beneath the lower jaw.
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Strumectomy
Surgical excision of a portion or all of a tumor on the thyroid gland.
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Stockinet
A tubular elastic mesh device that holds dressings in place on the trunk, head, and extremities. A tubular woven material of uniform size that is open at both ends. It is used to hold bandages in place or to place uniform protection on a leg, finger, arm, or other part of an extremity, or to…
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Sternal retraction
Inward movement of the breastbone associated with respiratory distress syndrome.