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Spur
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SpurA projecting body. For example, from a bone.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
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Specimen
A sample taken to study the nature of the whole.
Speculum
An instrument for opening a body cavity to permit visual inspection.
Spina bifida
A birth defect caused by imperfect closure of part of the spinal column, exposing some of the nervous system.
Spirochete
Spiral-shaped bacteria.
Spondylitis
Inflammation of the vertebrae.
Spur
Stapedectomy
Surgical removal of the stapes.
Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Stapes
A small bone of the middle ear. Also called the stirrup.
Sterile
1. Free from living microorganisms. 2. Unable to have children.
Stevens-Johnson reaction
An inflammatory disease characterized by rapid attack of fever, skin blisters and sores on the lips, eyes, mouth, nasal passage and genitals.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Specimen
A sample taken to study the nature of the whole.
Speculum
An instrument for opening a body cavity to permit visual inspection.
Spina bifida
A birth defect caused by imperfect closure of part of the spinal column, exposing some of the nervous system.
Spirochete
Spiral-shaped bacteria.
Spondylitis
Inflammation of the vertebrae.
Spur
Stapedectomy
Surgical removal of the stapes.
Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Stapes
A small bone of the middle ear. Also called the stirrup.
Sterile
1. Free from living microorganisms. 2. Unable to have children.
Stevens-Johnson reaction
An inflammatory disease characterized by rapid attack of fever, skin blisters and sores on the lips, eyes, mouth, nasal passage and genitals.
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