List of technical and popular medical terms: English (s)

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• S-shaped (pop) , sigmoid

• sack containing the fetus (pop) , amnion

• salicylism , pain-killer poisoning (pop)

• saline , salty (pop)

• salivating (pop) , salivation

• salivation , salivating (pop)

• salpingitis , inflammation of the fallopian tubes (pop)

• salty (pop) , saline

• saluric , encouraging sodium and chlorine in urine (pop)

• saprophyte , organism living on dead.decaying matter (pop)

• sarcoma , tumour (pop)

• scabies , scabies (pop)

• scabies (pop) , scabies

• scaling of the skin (pop) , pityriasis

• scaly skin (pop) , ichthyosis

• scaly (pop) , squamous

• scan (pop) , echography

• scarlatina , scarlet fever (pop)

• scarlet fever (pop) , scarlatina

• scarring (pop) , cicatrization

• scatter (pop) , disseminate

• scented (pop) , aromatic

• schizophrenia (pop) , schizophrenia

• schizophrenia , schizophrenia (pop)

• sciatica (pop) , sciatica

• sciatica , sciatica (pop)

• sclera , white of the eye (pop)

• sclerosis , hardening (pop)

• scotoma , blind spot (pop)

• seborrhoea , oily skin (pop)

• secondary infection (pop) , superinfection

• secondary , secondary (pop)

• secondary (pop) , secondary

• secreting a clear sticky lubrication in a joint (pop) , synovial

• secretion (pop) , secretion

• secretion , secretion (pop)

• sedative (pop) , sedative

• sedative , sedative (pop)

• sedentary (pop) , sedentary

• sedentary , sedentary (pop)

• sediment (pop) , sediment

• sediment , sediment (pop)

• sedimentation , sedimentation (pop)

• sedimentation (pop) , sedimentation

• segment , segment (pop)

• segment (pop) , segment

• selective (pop) , selective

• selective , selective (pop)

• self-regulating information feedback (pop) , homeostasis

• semisynthetic (pop) , semisynthetic

• semisynthetic , semisynthetic (pop)

• senility , old age (pop)

• sense-related (pop) , sensory

• sensitization , sensitization (pop)

• sensitization (pop) , sensitization

• sensory , sense-related (pop)

• separation (pop) , dissociation

• septic (pop) , septic

• septic , septic (pop)

• septicaemia , blood poisoning (pop)

• septum , dividing wall (pop)

• sequelae , complication (pop)

• sequestra , pieces of bone (pop)

• serious skin disease (pop) , pemphigus

• seroconversion , development of resistance (pop)

• serological , blood study-related (pop)

• serum (pop) , serum

• serum , serum (pop)

• set of teeth (pop) , dentition

• severe anaemia (pop) , aplastic anaemia

• severe allergic response-related (pop) , anaphylactic

• severe (pop) , acute

• severe arthritis (pop) , polyarthritis

• severe constipation (pop) , obstipation

• sexual ability (pop) , potency

• sexually transmitted (pop) , venereal

• shakiness (pop) , intention tremor

• sharpness (pop) , acuity

• shedding of cells (pop) , exfoliation

• shock (pop) , shock

• shock , shock (pop)

• short-sightedness (pop) , myopia

• shortly after the birth (pop) , perinatal

• shoulder-related (pop) , humeroscapular

• show (pop) , indicate

• shunt , bypass (pop)

• side effect (pop) , sideeffect

• sideeffect , side effect (pop)

• sight problems (pop) , amblyopia

• sigmoid , S-shaped (pop)

• sign (pop) , indication

• sign (pop) , manifestation

• significant , significant (pop)

• significant (pop) , significant

• similar (pop) , analogous

• simulating effects of morphine (pop) , morphinomimetic

• simultaneous (pop) , simultaneous

• simultaneous , simultaneous (pop)

• single-cell creature (pop) , protozoon

• single dose (pop) , unitdose

• singultus , hiccup (pop)

• sinus-related (pop) , sinusal

• sinusal , sinus-related (pop)

• sinusitis , sinusitis (pop)

• sinusitis (pop) , sinusitis

• skeletal (pop) , skeletal

• skeletal , skeletal (pop)

• skin-related (pop) , dermatological

• skin-related (pop) , cutaneous

• skin disease (pop) , dermatosis

• skin blistering (pop) , angioedema

• skin-related (pop) , epidermal

• skin problems (pop) , dermatitis

• skin redness (pop) , erythema

• skin rash (pop) , exanthema

• skin infection (pop) , erysipelas

• skin colouring (pop) , pigmentation

• skin cancer (pop) , melanoma

• skin damage caused by scratching (pop) , neurodermatitis

• skin hardening and thickening (pop) , lichenification

• skull-related (pop) , cranial

• sleep-inducing (pop) , soporific

• sleep-walking (pop) , somnambulism

• sleepiness (pop) , somnolence

• sleeping tablet (pop) , hypnotic

• sleeplessness (pop) , insomnia

• slight deafness (pop) , hypoacusis

• slow heartbeat (pop) , bradycardia

• slow breathing (pop) , bradypnoea

• sluggishness (pop) , bradykinesia

• small intestine inflammation (pop) , enteritis

• small sealed flask (pop) , ampoule

• small, flat spot (pop) , macule

• small, purplish red spot (pop) , petechiae

• small spot-related (pop) , maculopapular

• small bone (pop) , ossicle

• small valve (pop) , valvule

• small bottle (pop) , vial

• smell (pop) , odour

• soaking (pop) , maceration

• soft spot (pop) , fontanelle

• soft (pop) , flaccid

• solid (pop) , massive

• solution which conducts electricity (pop) , electrolyte

• solution (pop) , solution

• solution , solution (pop)

• solvent , solvent (pop)

• solvent (pop) , solvent

• somatic , body-related (pop)

• somatotrophin , growth hormone (pop)

• somewhat acute (pop) , subacute

• somnambulism , sleep-walking (pop)

• somnolence , sleepiness (pop)

• soothing (pop) , demulcent

• soothing (pop) , emollient

• soporific , sleep-inducing (pop)

• sore throat (pop) , laryngitis

• sore throat (pop) , pharyngitis

• sore bottom (pop) , proctitis

• sore breasts (pop) , mastitis

• souffle , puff (pop)

• space (pop) , interval

• space between two seizures (pop) , QT interval

• spasm treatment (pop) , antispasmodic

• spasm (pop) , opisthotonos

• spasm (pop) , spasm

• spasm , spasm (pop)

• spasmodic , spasmodic (pop)

• spasmodic (pop) , spasmodic

• spasmolytic , anti-spasm (pop)

• spastic , spastic (pop)

• spastic (pop) , spastic

• spasticity , muscle rigidity (pop)

• species , species (pop)

• species (pop) , species

• specific , specific (pop)

• specific (pop) , specific

• spectrum (pop) , spectrum

• spectrum , spectrum (pop)

• speech defect (pop) , dysarthria

• speed-related (pop) , chronotropic

• speed up (pop) , catalyse

• sperm-killing contraceptive (pop) , spermicide

• sperm-formation (pop) , spermatogenesis

• spermatogenesis , sperm-formation (pop)

• spermicide , sperm-killing contraceptive (pop)

• sphincter , bottom (pop)

• spinal , spinal (pop)

• spinal (pop) , spinal

• spleen enlargement (pop) , splenomegaly

• splenomegaly , spleen enlargement (pop)

• spondylitis , vertebrae inflammation (pop)

• sporadic , random (pop)

• spotting , spotting (pop)

• spotting (pop) , spotting

• spray (pop) , spray

• spray , spray (pop)

• spreading (pop) , diffusion

• sputum , phlegm (pop)

• squamous , scaly (pop)

• squint (pop) , strabismus

• stability (pop) , stability

• stability , stability (pop)

• stabilization , stabilization (pop)

• stabilization (pop) , stabilization

• standard dose (pop) , standard dosing

• standard dosing , standard dose (pop)

• standardize (pop) , standardize

• standardize , standardize (pop)

• stasis , keeping in check (pop)

• statistical (pop) , statistical

• statistical , statistical (pop)

• status , status (pop)

• status (pop) , status

• steady state , steady state (pop)

• steady state (pop) , steady state

• steatorrhoea , excess fat in the motions (pop)

• steatosis , fatty degeneration (pop)

• stenosis , duct narrowing (pop)

• sterility (pop) , hypogonadism

• sterility , sterility (pop)

• sterility (pop) , sterility

• sterilization (pop) , sterilization

• sterilization , sterilization (pop)

• steriod (pop) , steroid

• steroid , steriod (pop)

• sticking to a surface (pop) , adsorption

• sticking (pop) , adhesion

• stiffness (pop) , hypertonia

• stiffness (pop) , rigidity

• stimulant (pop) , stimulant

• stimulant , stimulant (pop)

• stimulating sperm production (pop) , gonadotropic

• stiumulator (pop) , adjuvant

• stomach and gut-related (pop) , gastroduodenal

• stomach and gullet-related (pop) , gastrooesophageal

• stomach ulcer (pop) , peptic ulcer

• stomatitis , mouth inflammation (pop)

• stomatological , involving the study of mouth inflammation (pop)

• stone (pop) , calculus I

• stopping breathing (pop) , apnoea

• stopping movement (pop) , immobilization

• stopping bleeding (pop) , haemostasis

• stopping bone marrow activity (pop) , myelosuppression

• stopping (pop) , inhibition

• strabismus , squint (pop)

• strangulated hernia (pop) , incarceration

• stress (pop) , stress

• stress , stress (pop)

• stretch marks (pop) , stria

• stretching (pop) , dilatation

• stria , stretch marks (pop)

• stroke (pop) , aphasia

• strong laxative (pop) , purgative

• structural , structural (pop)

• structural (pop) , structural

• struma , thyroid enlargement (pop)

• study of disease cause (pop) , aetiology

• study of biochemical and physiolofical effects of drugs (pop) , pharmacodynamics

• study of symptoms (pop) , symptomatology

• stupor (pop) , stupor

• stupor , stupor (pop)

• subacute , somewhat acute (pop)

• subarachnoid , in the brain (pop)

• subcapsular , below a tough outer covering (pop)

• subclinical , mild (pop)

• subconjunctival , under the white of the eye covering (pop)

• subcutaneous , below the skin (pop)

• subjective (pop) , subjective

• subjective , subjective (pop)

• sublingual , under the tongue (pop)

• substance causing allergy (pop) , allergen

• substance (pop) , agent

• substance to stop decay (pop) , antioxidant

• substance to stop cell growth (pop) , cytostatic

• substance to kill microorganisms (pop) , antimicrobial

• substance obtained from something else (pop) , derivative

• substance tending to nullify effects of another (pop) , antagonist

• substance to reduce swelling (pop) , antiinflammatory

• substance that prevents blood clotting (pop) , anticoagulant

• substance to stop convulsions (pop) , anticonvulsant

• substance to stop vomiting (pop) , antiemetic

• substance to stop spread (pop) , antiproliferative

• substance to cause vomiting (pop) , emetic

• substance to slow urine formation (pop) , antidiuretic

• substance produced by metabolism (pop) , metabolite

• substance (pop) , substance

• substance , substance (pop)

• substance on which an enzyme acts (pop) , substrate

• substance affecting blood flow (pop) , vasopressor

• substance to simulate sympathetic nervious system (pop) , sympathomimetic

• substitution (pop) , substitution

• substitution , substitution (pop)

• substrate , substance on which an enzyme acts (pop)

• sudden blocking of an artery (pop) , embolism

• sudden (pop) , abrupt

• sugar in the urine (pop) , glycosuria

• superinfection , secondary infection (pop)

• supervision (pop) , supervision

• supervision , supervision (pop)

• supine , laying down (pop)

• supplement (pop) , supplement

• supplement , supplement (pop)

• suppository , suppository (pop)

• suppository (pop) , suppository

• suppressing (pop) , suppressive

• suppressive , suppressing (pop)

• suppuration , discharging pus (pop)

• supraventricular , above the heart chambers (pop)

• surdity , deafness (pop)

• surgical , surgical (pop)

• surgical (pop) , surgical

• susceptibility to a disease (pop) , diathesis

• suspension of one liquid in another (pop) , emulsion

• suspension (pop) , suspension

• suspension , suspension (pop)

• swallowing (pop) , ingestion

• sweating (pop) , diaphoresis

• swelling in artery wall (pop) , aneurysm

• swelling and fever treatment (pop) , antiphlogistic

• swelling related (pop) , oncotic

• swelling due to fluid (pop) , oedema

• swollen penis (pop) , balanitis

• swollen optical disk (pop) , papilloedema

• swollen glands (pop) , parotitis

• sympathetic (pop) , sympathetic

• sympathetic , sympathetic (pop)

• sympathomimetic , substance to simulate sympathetic nervious system (pop)

• symptom (pop) , symptom

• symptom , symptom (pop)

• symptomatic (pop) , symptomatic

• symptomatic , symptomatic (pop)

• symptomatology , study of symptoms (pop)

• synaptic (pop) , synaptic

• synaptic , synaptic (pop)

• syncope , fainting (pop)

• syndrome (pop) , syndrome

• syndrome , syndrome (pop)

• synergistic , combined (pop)

• synovial , secreting a clear sticky lubrication in a joint (pop)

• synovitis , inflammation of a joint-lubricating membrane (pop)

• synthesis , synthesis (pop)

• synthesis (pop) , synthesis

• syphilitis-related (pop) , locoregional

• systematic , systematic (pop)

• systematic (pop) , systematic

• systemic , whole body-related (pop)

• systolic , part of blood pressure reading (pop)


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