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Sennosides
Anthraquinone glucosides present in senna that are used as cathartics.
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Sennetsu fever
A form of ehrlichiosis first identified in Japan, transmitted to humans by tick bite or, possibly, consumption of infected raw fish, and caused by Ehrlichia sennetsu. Symptoms include fever, malaise, backache, and lymphadenopathy.
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Senior friendly
Easy for senior citizens to use, e.g., certain forms of medication packaging.
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Premature senility
Onset of senile characteristics before old age (e.g., in Down syndrome).
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Senega root
The dried root of the North American perennial herb, Polygala senega, traditionally used to treat asthma, bronchial infection, and pneumonia.
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Semitendinosus
The fusiform muscle of the posterior and inner part of the thigh.
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Semisynthetic
The chemical alteration of a portion of a natural substance.
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Semisupination
A position halfway between supination and pronation.
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Semispinalis
The deep layer of muscle of the back on either side of the spinal column. It is divided into the following three parts: the semispinalis capitis, semispinalis cervicis, and semispinalis thoracis.
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Semirecumbent
Reclining, but not fully recumbent.
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