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Semicircular canals
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Semicircular canalsThe three loop-shaped tubular passages of the inner ear that control the sense of balance.
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Balance
A biological system that enables us to know where our bodies are in the environment and to maintain a desired position. Normal balance depends on information from the inner ear, other senses (such as sight and touch) and muscle movement.
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Semilente
Semilente is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin zinc susp prompt purified pork.
Semilente insulin
Semilente insulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin zinc susp prompt beef.
Seminiferous
Carrying or producing semen.
Seminole Medical Center
Seminole Medical Center is a hospital in Seminole, Oklahoma (USA).
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Scratch test
A test for allergies in which small amounts of potential allergens are inserted in small scratches made in the skin.
Scurvy
A condition caused by vitamin C deficiency. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bleeding gums, bruising, inability to gain weight and irritability.
Sebaceous cyst
A benign cyst containing oil and cells from a sebaceous gland.
Seborrhea
Greasy scales or cheesy plugs resulting from overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
Seborrheic keratoses
Skin growths that may be smooth or warty-looking, of varying size, and flesh-colored, brown or black. Often appear on the trunk or temples. Often occur in middle-aged and elderly people. Also called senile warts.
Semicircular canals
Seminiferous
Carrying or producing semen.
Sepsis
When disease-causing bacteria from an area of infection spread into the bloodstream and tissues.
Serology
The study of the antigen-antibody reaction.
Shingles
A viral infection of certain sensory nerves that causes pain and blisters on the skin along the course of the infected nerve. Also called herpes zoster.
Shoulder
The ball-and-socket joint connecting the arm with the body.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Balance
A biological system that enables us to know where our bodies are in the environment and to maintain a desired position. Normal balance depends on information from the inner ear, other senses (such as sight and touch) and muscle movement.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Semilente
Semilente is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin zinc susp prompt purified pork.
Semilente insulin
Semilente insulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin zinc susp prompt beef.
Seminiferous
Carrying or producing semen.
Seminole Medical Center
Seminole Medical Center is a hospital in Seminole, Oklahoma (USA).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Scratch test
A test for allergies in which small amounts of potential allergens are inserted in small scratches made in the skin.
Scurvy
A condition caused by vitamin C deficiency. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bleeding gums, bruising, inability to gain weight and irritability.
Sebaceous cyst
A benign cyst containing oil and cells from a sebaceous gland.
Seborrhea
Greasy scales or cheesy plugs resulting from overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
Seborrheic keratoses
Skin growths that may be smooth or warty-looking, of varying size, and flesh-colored, brown or black. Often appear on the trunk or temples. Often occur in middle-aged and elderly people. Also called senile warts.
Semicircular canals
Seminiferous
Carrying or producing semen.
Sepsis
When disease-causing bacteria from an area of infection spread into the bloodstream and tissues.
Serology
The study of the antigen-antibody reaction.
Shingles
A viral infection of certain sensory nerves that causes pain and blisters on the skin along the course of the infected nerve. Also called herpes zoster.
Shoulder
The ball-and-socket joint connecting the arm with the body.
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