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Sinew




Sinew

A tendon or fibrous cord.

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Tendon
Band of fibrous tissue by which muscle is attached to bone.

Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.



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Sine-aid ib
Sine-aid ib 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): ibuprofen; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Sinemet
Sinemet 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): carbidopa; levodopa.

Sinemet cr
Sinemet cr 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): carbidopa; levodopa.

Sinequan
Sinequan 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): doxepin hydrochloride.



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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.

Siamese twins
Identical twins born joined together.

Sickle cell trait
Inheriting the gene for sickle cell anemia from only one parent. It causes no symptoms.

Sigmoid
S-shaped.

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Skull
The bony framework of the head.

Smallpox
A viral disease that was once highly contagious. Characterized by high fever, vomiting, and blisters and sores on the skin. Vaccination has eliminated this disease.

Smooth muscle
A type of muscle tissue controlled by the involuntary nervous system, occurring in the walls of the uterus, intestines or blood vessels.

Sneeze
To exhale breath from the nose and mouth in a sudden, involuntary action as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

Snoring
Harsh breathing sounds during sleep caused by the vibration of the soft palate during inhalation.

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