Category: S
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Skatophagy
The consumption of feces, a behavioral issue observed in children. Also known as coprophagy.
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Sixth nerve
A cranial nerve that provides innervation to the external rectus muscle of the eye. It is also referred to as the abducent nerve.
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Sitiology
The study of nutrition science. Also referred to as sitology.
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Sitiergia
A vehement rejection of food often associated with hysteria. This condition is likely closely related to anorexia nervosa, a disorder characterized by a persistent refusal to eat, typically rooted in underlying psychological issues.
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Sinusoidal
Changing in relation to the sine of an angle or a time-based function. In sinusoidal alternating currents, the current wave starts from zero, reaches its peak, and then gradually descends close to zero. It never actually reaches zero because a second ascent towards the maximum initiates, causing the wave to rise once more.
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Sinistropedal
Left-footed, as seen in football players who may exhibit better kicking skills with their left foot than their right.
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Sinistrocular
The capacity to have clearer vision with the left eye than with the right.
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Sinistrocerebral
Related to the left cerebral hemisphere.
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Sinistraural
Having superior hearing in the left ear compared to the right.
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Silkworm gut
Suture material is produced by immersing silkworms in a liquid, breaking them in half, pulling them into strands, and then drying them.