subfolium |
A secondary division of a cerebellar folium. (05 Mar 2000) |
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subfornical organ |
A structure, situated close to the intraventricular foramen, which induces drinking behaviour after stimulation with angiotensin II. (12 Dec 1998) |
subfragment 1 of myosin |
See: S1. (18 Nov 1997) |
subgaleal emphysema |
Collection of air or gas between the inner layer of the scalp and the cranium. (05 Mar 2000) |
subgaleal haematoma |
<radiology> Blood in subgaleal (subaponeurotic) space of scalp, crosses calvarial sutures, extends over much larger area than caput succedaneum Cf: cephalohematoma (12 Dec 1998) |
subgaleal haemorrhage |
Collection of blood beneath the galea aponeurotica. (05 Mar 2000) |
subgallate |
Partially neutralised gallic acid; a basic gallate, such as bismuth subgallate. (05 Mar 2000) |
subgemmal |
Below a gemma or bud (e.g., a taste bud). (05 Mar 2000) |
subgenus |
<biology> A subdivision of a genus, comprising one or more species which differ from other species of the genus in some important character or characters; as, the azaleas now constitute a subgenus of Rhododendron. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
subgerminal cavity |
A flat sheet of intraembryonic endoderm that will change into a tubular gut due to the folding of embryonic body-head, tail and lateral body folds. Synonym: archenteron, celenteron, endodermal canal, subgerminal cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
subgingival |
Below the gingival margin. (05 Mar 2000) |
subgingival calculus |
Calcareous deposit found on the tooth apical to the gingival margin. Synonym: serumal calculus. (05 Mar 2000) |
subgingival curettage |
Removal of degenerated and necrotic epithelium and underlying connective tissue of a periodontal pocket in an effort to convert a chronic ulcerated wound to an acute surgical wound, thereby insuring wound healing and attachment or epithelial adhesion, and shrinkage of the marginal gingiva. The term is sometimes used in connection with smoothing of a root surface or root planing. (12 Dec 1998) |
subgingival space |
The space between the surface of the tooth and the free gingiva. Synonym: sulcus gingivalis, gingival crevice, gingival space, subgingival space. (05 Mar 2000) |
subglenoid |
Inferior to the glenoid cavity of the scapula. Synonym: subglenoid. (05 Mar 2000) |
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subcortical dementia
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any of a group of dementias thought to be caused by lesions affecting subcortical brain structures (eg the centrum ovale, basal ganglia, or thalamus) more than cortical ones, and characterized by memory loss with slowness in processing information or making intellectual responses. Included are vascular dementia and dementias that accompany Huntington's chorea, Wilson's disease, paralysis agitans, and thalamic atrophies.
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subcrepitant rale
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a fine, moist rale heard in conditions that are associated with liquid in the smaller tubes; called also crackling r.
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subcapsular cataract
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an opacity beneath the anterior or posterior capsule of the lens.
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substance abuse
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[DSM-IV], a substance use disorder characterized by the use of a mood or behavior-altering substance in a maladaptive pattern resulting in significant impairment or distress, such as failure to fulfill social or occupational obligations or recurrent use in situations in which it is physically dangerous to do so or which end in legal problems, but without fulfilling the criteria for substance dependence (qv). Specific disorders are named for their etiology, eg. ...
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substance-induced mood disorder
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[DSM-IV] a prominent and lasting disturbance of mood, either manic, depressive, or both, due to direct physiological effects of a psychoactive substance, including medications, drugs of abuse, and toxins. Individual cases are named for the specific substance involved.
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