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Sialoadenotomy
Surgical cutting into a salivary gland.
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Sialoadenectomy
The surgical extraction of a salivary gland.
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Shoddy fever
A feverish ailment accompanied by coughing and difficulty in breathing, observed among workers involved in the production of low-quality or substandard materials.
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Emotional shock
An emotional disruption resulting from an unpleasant encounter. The person may become restless, anxious, downcast, or even hysterical.
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Shank
The part of the lower limb between the knee and ankle, specifically referring to the tibia.
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Sexual diseases
A subtle term for sexually transmitted infections.
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Seventh nerve
The seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve.
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Seven-day fever
A fever associated with dengue, typically impacting Europeans residing in India.
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Serum gonadotrophin
A sex hormone obtained from the serum of pregnant mares.
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Seromucous
Comprising both serum and mucus.
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