Category: S
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Single-subject studies
In research, an approach that involves taking objective and reliable measures of a person’s behavior under varied conditions.
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Single-subject experimental design
A design for research in which one subject is studied under a variety of variables.
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Singlehood
A state of not being married.
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Sinequin
A commercial preparation for doxepin.
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Simultaneous pairing
Forward pairing and backward pairing.
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Simultaneous orgasm
Two partners engaging in sexual activity and reaching orgasm at the same time.
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Simple sugars
Simple carbohydrates. A sugar molecule made of few components (e.g., a monosaccharide or disaccharide).
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Simple schizophrenia
Schizophrenia in which the chief symptoms are apathy and withdrawal.
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Simple phobia
An irrational fear caused by a specific object or situation.
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Simple mastectomy
Surgical removal of the breast tissue only. Treatment of breast cancer in which the breast, nipple, areola, and the involved overlying skin is removed.