Category: S
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Stomacace
The condition of having ulcers in the mouth, also known as stomatocace.
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Stilbestrol
A substance that exhibits the characteristics of the female sex hormone. When used in limited amounts, it manages menopause symptoms. In higher doses, it can inhibit breast milk production in lactating mothers and treat certain types of cancer in males.
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Stigmata nigra
Black marks on the skin resulting from gunpowder grains. In forensic medicine, these indicate that a gunshot injury occurred at a close distance.
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Stibialism
Intoxication from antimony. Stictacne refers to a type of acne where small pustules encircle the blackhead.
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Stethokyrtograph
A device used to measure the contours of the chest.
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Sternutator
A substance that can cause sneezing, like some war gases.
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Sternutation
An outdated word for sneezing.
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Sternotracheal
Related to the breastbone and the windpipe.
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Sternad
Toward the front or chest side of the body.
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Stereoskiagraphy
Capturing three-dimensional images using X-rays.