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Internal strangulation
The entrapment of a segment of the intestine in an internal hernia or by adhesion, or through a rent or hiatus in the diaphragm, which leads to vascular compromise with ensuing gangrene.
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Stramonium
The dried leaves of the toxic anticholinergic plant Datura stramonium.
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Straitjacket
A shirt with long sleeves laced on a patient and fastened to restrain the arms.
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Strain radiography
A radiographical image taken with the involved region, usually a bone or joint, under static force or tension; used to determine if a partial tear or rupture of the ligaments has occurred. Greater than normal gaping of the joint surfaces indicates a tear. Strain radiography reveals pathological changes that might be inapparent without use of…
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Strainer
Device used for retaining solid pieces while liquid passes through.
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Rider’s strain
Strain of the adductor longus muscles of the thigh, resulting from strain in riding horseback.
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Straight back syndrome
An abnormally erect position of the spine, associated with pectus excavatum and functional cardiac murmurs.
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Strachan syndrome
The neurological syndrome of amblyopia, painful neuropathy, and orogenital dermatitis that occurs in undernourished persons in many tropical countries. In the U.S., the syndrome occasionally is seen in alcoholic patients. Treatment is symptomatic and includes adequate nutrition. Formerly called Jamaican neuritis.
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Spastic strabismus
Strabismus due to contraction of an ocular muscle.
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Paralytic strabismus
Strabismus due to paralysis of one of the extraocular muscles.
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