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Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)
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Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL) Like CIN, SIL is a term used to classify the degree of precancerous change in cells of the cervix in a condition called cervical dysplasia.
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Cervix
The neck or neck-like part of an organ; specifically the neck of the lower part of the uterus, or womb, where the vagina and uterus unite.
Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Cervical
Having to do with the neck (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.
Dysplasia
An abnormality of growth.
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Squamous cell cancer
A slow-growing cancer in cells in the top layer of the skin.
Squamous epithelium
Tissue in an organ such as the esophagus. Consists of layers of flat, scaly cells.
Squat bar
A U-shaped bar that can attach to a birthing bed if a laboring woman wants to squat when she's ready to push the baby out. Some birthing beds already have this feature attached.
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Shunt
A connector to allow blood flow between two locations.
Shwachman's syndrome
A digestive and respiratory disorder of children. Certain digestive enzymes are missing and white blood cells are few. Symptoms may include diarrhea and short stature.
Silent ischemia
Ischemia not accompanied by chest pain.
Sigmoid colon
The lower part of the colon that empties into the rectum.
Sigmoidoscopy
Looking into the sigmoid colon and rectum with a flexible or rigid tube, called a sigmoidoscope.
Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)
Sinus
Paranasal sinuses. Air cavities within the facial bones, lined by mucous membranes similar to those in other parts of the airways.
Sinus node
The cells that produce the electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract.
Sitz bath
A special plastic tub. A person sits in a few inches of warm water to help relieve discomfort of hemorrhoids or anal fissures.
Small bowel enema
X-rays of the small intestine taken as barium liquid passes through the organ. Also called small bowel follow-through. See also lower GI series.
Small intestine
Organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 20 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
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Cervix
The neck or neck-like part of an organ; specifically the neck of the lower part of the uterus, or womb, where the vagina and uterus unite.
Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Cervical
Having to do with the neck (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.
Dysplasia
An abnormality of growth.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Squamous cell cancer
A slow-growing cancer in cells in the top layer of the skin.
Squamous epithelium
Tissue in an organ such as the esophagus. Consists of layers of flat, scaly cells.
Squat bar
A U-shaped bar that can attach to a birthing bed if a laboring woman wants to squat when she's ready to push the baby out. Some birthing beds already have this feature attached.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Shunt
A connector to allow blood flow between two locations.
Shwachman's syndrome
A digestive and respiratory disorder of children. Certain digestive enzymes are missing and white blood cells are few. Symptoms may include diarrhea and short stature.
Silent ischemia
Ischemia not accompanied by chest pain.
Sigmoid colon
The lower part of the colon that empties into the rectum.
Sigmoidoscopy
Looking into the sigmoid colon and rectum with a flexible or rigid tube, called a sigmoidoscope.
Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)
Sinus
Paranasal sinuses. Air cavities within the facial bones, lined by mucous membranes similar to those in other parts of the airways.
Sinus node
The cells that produce the electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract.
Sitz bath
A special plastic tub. A person sits in a few inches of warm water to help relieve discomfort of hemorrhoids or anal fissures.
Small bowel enema
X-rays of the small intestine taken as barium liquid passes through the organ. Also called small bowel follow-through. See also lower GI series.
Small intestine
Organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 20 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
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