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Scott’s dressing
An ointment containing mercury used as a counterirritant.
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Scotogram
An imprint created on a photographic plate by radioactive materials, without the involvement of any opaque object.
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Scotodinia
Episodes of dizziness, accompanied by the onset of dark spots in one’s vision.
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Scoracratia
The unintentional discharge of feces, often referred to as fecal incontinence.
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Scoop
A spoon-shaped surgical tool employed for excavating or cleaning cavities.
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Organic scoliosis
Spinal curvature caused by various factors, including diseases like rickets or inflammation, muscle paralysis in the spine, chest deformities, or conditions affecting the hips or legs, can lead to structural scoliosis. In this condition, a set of vertebrae remains consistently misaligned, often accompanied by some degree of rotation. Organic and congenital scoliosis are inherently structural,…
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Scoliosiometry
The assessment of spinal curvatures.
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Scolecology
The examination of worm infestations in humans, also known as helminthology.
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Scleroticectomy
Surgical removal of a segment of the sclera.
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Sclerostenosis
Stiffening of a region accompanied by contraction.
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