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Saturated fat
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Saturated fat Fat that is found in foods from animal meats and skin, dairy products and some vegetables.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
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Saturation
The richness of hue. Indicates how much a color has been diluted by grayness.
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South Beach Diet
A diet developed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston.
Safe sex
Sex in a monogamous relationship where neither party is infected with a sexually transmitted disease or urinary tract infection is considered to be "safe." However, many healthcare professionals believe there really is no such thing as "safe" sex and the only way to be truly safe is to abstain because all forms of sexual contact carry some risk.
Salmonella
A bacterium that may cause intestinal infection and diarrhea. See also gastroenteritis.
Salpingectomy
Surgical removal of a fallopian tube.
Salpingectomy
Surgical removal of a fallopian tube.
Saturated fat
Schatzki's Ring
See lower esophageal ring.
Scintigraphy
See radionuclide scans.
Sclerotherapy
A method of stopping upper GI bleeding. A needle is inserted through an endoscope to bring hardening agents to the place that is bleeding.
Secretin
A hormone made in the duodenum. Causes the stomach to make pepsin, the liver to make bile, and the pancreas to make a digestive juice.
Segmentation
The process by which muscles in the intestines move food and wastes through the body.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Saturation
The richness of hue. Indicates how much a color has been diluted by grayness.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
South Beach Diet
A diet developed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston.
Safe sex
Sex in a monogamous relationship where neither party is infected with a sexually transmitted disease or urinary tract infection is considered to be "safe." However, many healthcare professionals believe there really is no such thing as "safe" sex and the only way to be truly safe is to abstain because all forms of sexual contact carry some risk.
Salmonella
A bacterium that may cause intestinal infection and diarrhea. See also gastroenteritis.
Salpingectomy
Surgical removal of a fallopian tube.
Salpingectomy
Surgical removal of a fallopian tube.
Saturated fat
Schatzki's Ring
See lower esophageal ring.
Scintigraphy
See radionuclide scans.
Sclerotherapy
A method of stopping upper GI bleeding. A needle is inserted through an endoscope to bring hardening agents to the place that is bleeding.
Secretin
A hormone made in the duodenum. Causes the stomach to make pepsin, the liver to make bile, and the pancreas to make a digestive juice.
Segmentation
The process by which muscles in the intestines move food and wastes through the body.
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