Category S

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segmental mastectomy
The removal of cancer as well as some of the...
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segmental resection
Surgery to remove part of an organ or gland. It...
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segmentectomy
Surgery to remove part of an organ or gland. It...
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seizure
Convulsion; a sudden, involuntary movement of the muscles.
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selection bias
An error in choosing the individuals or groups to take...
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selective estrogen receptor modulator
A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but...
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
A type of drug that is used to treat depression....
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selenium
A mineral that is needed by the body to stay...
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self-esteem
A feeling of self-worth, self-confidence, and self-respect.
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sella turcica
A depression of the bone at the base of the...
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semaxanib
A substance that has been studied in the treatment of...
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semen
The fluid that is released through the penis during orgasm....
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Se-methyl-seleno-L-cysteine
A substance that contains the element selenium (a nutrient that...
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seminal fluid
Fluid from the prostate and other sex glands that helps...
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seminal vesicle
A gland that helps produce semen.
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seminal vesicle biopsy
The removal of fluid or tissue with a needle from...
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seminoma
A type of cancer of the testicles. Seminomas may spread...
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semiparasitic
In botany, a plant that gets food from a host...
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semustine
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs...
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Seneca Valley virus-001
A virus being studied in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors...
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senega root
The root of an herb called Polygala senega. It has...
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senile keratosis
A thick, scaly patch of skin that may become cancer....
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sensitivity
When referring to a medical test, sensitivity refers to the...
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sensor
A device that responds to a stimulus, such as heat,...
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Sensorcaine
A drug used to relieve pain by blocking signals at...