Category S

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sperm
The male reproductive cell, formed in the testicle. A sperm... (continued)
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spermatic cord
A cord-like structure in the male reproductive system that contains... (continued)
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sperm banking
Freezing sperm for use in the future. This procedure can... (continued)
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sperm count
A count of the number of sperm in a sample... (continued)
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sperm retrieval
Removal of sperm from a man’s testis or epididymis by... (continued)
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SPF
A scale for rating the level of sunburn protection in... (continued)
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S-phase fraction
A measure of the percentage of cells in a tumor... (continued)
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sphenoid sinus
A type of paranasal sinus (a hollow space in the... (continued)
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sphincter
A ring-shaped muscle that relaxes or tightens to open or... (continued)
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spiculated mass
A lump of tissue with spikes or points on the... (continued)
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spinal anesthesia
A temporary loss of feeling in the abdomen and/or the... (continued)
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spinal block
A temporary loss of feeling in the abdomen and/or the... (continued)
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spinal column
The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from... (continued)
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spinal cord
A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base... (continued)
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spinal cord compression
Pressure on the spinal cord that may be caused by... (continued)
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spinal tap
A procedure in which a thin needle called a spinal... (continued)
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spindle cell cancer
A type of cancer that begins in the skin or... (continued)
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spindle cell sarcoma
A type of connective tissue cancer in which the cells... (continued)
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spine
The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from... (continued)
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spine cancer
Cancer that begins in the spinal column (backbone) or spinal... (continued)
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spiral CT scan
A detailed picture of areas inside the body. The pictures... (continued)
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spirituality
Having to do with deep, often religious, feelings and beliefs,... (continued)
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spleen
An organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The... (continued)
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splenectomy
An operation to remove the spleen.
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splenic
Having to do with the spleen (an organ in the... (continued)