Category: S

  • Stereotactic biopsy

    A biopsy is performed by employing delicate instruments to accurately pinpoint areas of anomalous growth for tissue sampling.  

  • 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.  

  • Static encephalopathy

    A neurological disorder characterized by a state of unchanged condition without any progression or deterioration.  

  • 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.  

  • 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.  

  • 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.  

  • Spiral CT

    Helical CT, also known as spiral CT, enables the seamless acquisition of x-ray images in a complete 360-degree rotation.  

  • 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.  

  • 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.  

  • Sperm or spermatozoa

    The component of the seminal fluid that possesses the ability to initiate fertilization of the female egg.