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Stapedectomy
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StapedectomySurgical removal of the stapes.
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Stapes
A small bone of the middle ear. Also called the stirrup.
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Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Stapes
A small bone of the middle ear. Also called the stirrup.
Staphcillin
Staphcillin 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): methicillin sodium.
Staphylococcus
Spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections.
Staphyloma
An abnormal bulging of the cornea or sclera. It is usually a congenital problem.
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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
A projecting body. For example, from a bone.
Stapedectomy
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.
Stridor
A harsh or squeaky sound in breathing, often associated with a blocked larynx.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Stapes
A small bone of the middle ear. Also called the stirrup.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Stapedioplasty
Replacement of the stapes with other materials (wire, bone, plastic).
Stapes
A small bone of the middle ear. Also called the stirrup.
Staphcillin
Staphcillin 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): methicillin sodium.
Staphylococcus
Spherical gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections.
Staphyloma
An abnormal bulging of the cornea or sclera. It is usually a congenital problem.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
A projecting body. For example, from a bone.
Stapedectomy
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.
Stridor
A harsh or squeaky sound in breathing, often associated with a blocked larynx.
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