Category: S
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Spectrography
The recording of a spectrum on photographic film.
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Spectacles
Glasses which are worn in front of the eyes to help correct problems in vision.
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Specific urethritis
Inflammation of the urethra caused by gonorrhoea. Urethritis due to a specific organism, usually gonococcus.
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Special school
A school for children with disabilities.
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Speciality
A particular activity or type of work which someone is specially trained for or very interested in.
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Specialise in
To study or to treat one particular disease or one particular type of patient.
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Specialised
Designed for a particular purpose. Concentrating on a particular activity or subject.
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Specialise
To concentrate on a specific subject or activity. To be an expert in a specific subject or area of knowledge.
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Specialisation
The act of specialising in a particular branch of medicine. A particular branch of medicine which a doctor specialises in.
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Special hospital
A hospital for people whose mental condition makes them a potential danger to themselves and/or others.