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Stylomastoid
Concerning the styloid and mastoid processes of the temporal bone. Relating to both the styloid and mastoid processes, which are extensions of the temporal bone.
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Stylomandibular
Concerning the styloid process of the temporal bone and mandible.
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Stylohyoideus
A muscle having its origin on the styloid process and its insertion on the hyoid bone. It draws the hyoid bone upward and backward.
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Acquired stuttering
The sudden appearance of stuttering in a person over age 10 with no previous history of an articulation disorder. It may occur after a stroke, after the administration of certain drugs (e.g., theophylline), as an affectation, or as a reaction to unusually stressful circumstances.
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Epileptic stupor
Postictal confusion or drowsiness that sometimes follows a seizure.
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Role delineation study
A document that describes those tasks that are critical for competent job performance, by identifying the minimum amount of knowledge and skills required to perform job-related functions. RD study results are often used to develop certification and licensing examinations in the health professions.
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Nerve conduction study
An electrodiagnostic test used to determine whether the conduction of impulses along specific nerves is normal or pathologically slowed. In the test an electrical shock is given to a nerve that controls a particular muscle. The time required for the muscle to contract and the distance the electrical stimulus has to travel along the nerve…
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Stucco keratosis
Benign papules, typically found on the lower extremities, histologically related to seborrheic keratoses (which are also benign lesions).
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Stryker’s saw
An electric-powered oscillating saw that cuts through bone or dense tissue with minimal damage to the underlying soft tissues.
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Strychninism
Chronic strychnine poisoning.
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