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Stereotactic biopsy
A biopsy is performed by employing delicate instruments to accurately pinpoint areas of anomalous growth for tissue sampling.
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Stereopsis
Stereopsis, also known as depth perception, refers to the visual capacity to perceive three-dimensional space. To experience this phenomenon, an individual must possess binocular vision.
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Static encephalopathy
A neurological disorder characterized by a state of unchanged condition without any progression or deterioration.
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Staging system
A framework designed to evaluate the extent of cancer’s dissemination from its primary location has been devised to assist healthcare professionals in formulating optimal treatment strategies for the condition.
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Squamous epithelial cells
Delicate and flattened cells are present in stacked arrangements or membranous layers that envelop various surfaces, including the skin, blood vessels, and esophagus linings.
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Spondyloarthritis
An ailment characterized by the inflammation of the joints connecting the spinal bones as well as the joints linking the spine and the pelvis.
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Spiral CT
Helical CT, also known as spiral CT, enables the seamless acquisition of x-ray images in a complete 360-degree rotation.
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Spillover
Within the realm of epidemiology, the intermittent transfer of a disease-causing agent from a reservoir species to a species that is not typically a reservoir.
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Spike wave discharge
A distinctive atypical waveform observed in the electroencephalogram, which serves as a prominent indicator of a region with the capacity to initiate a seizure.
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Sperm or spermatozoa
The component of the seminal fluid that possesses the ability to initiate fertilization of the female egg.