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) |