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Stomatology
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Stomatology The study of the mouth and its diseases
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Stoma
An opening in the abdomen that is created by an operation (ostomy). Must be covered at all times by a bag that collects stool.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth.
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Scleroma
A hardened patch of skin or mucous membrane.
Serosa
Any serous membrane.
Serpiginous
Having a wavy border.
Serrated
Having a saw-like edge
Sessile
Attached by a broad base.
Stomatology
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth.
Suppurative
Containing pus.
Screen memory
A consciously tolerable memory that serves as a cover for an associated memory that would be emotionally painful if recalled.
Secondary gain
The external gain derived from any illness, such as personal attention and service, monetary gains, disability benefits, and release from unpleasant responsibilities. See also primary gain.
Secondary process
In psychoanalytic theory, mental activity and thinking characteristic of the ego and influenced by the demands of the environment. Characterized by organization, systematization, intellectualization, and similar processes leading to logical thought and action in adult life. See also primary process; reality principle.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Stoma
An opening in the abdomen that is created by an operation (ostomy). Must be covered at all times by a bag that collects stool.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Scleroma
A hardened patch of skin or mucous membrane.
Serosa
Any serous membrane.
Serpiginous
Having a wavy border.
Serrated
Having a saw-like edge
Sessile
Attached by a broad base.
Stomatology
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth.
Suppurative
Containing pus.
Screen memory
A consciously tolerable memory that serves as a cover for an associated memory that would be emotionally painful if recalled.
Secondary gain
The external gain derived from any illness, such as personal attention and service, monetary gains, disability benefits, and release from unpleasant responsibilities. See also primary gain.
Secondary process
In psychoanalytic theory, mental activity and thinking characteristic of the ego and influenced by the demands of the environment. Characterized by organization, systematization, intellectualization, and similar processes leading to logical thought and action in adult life. See also primary process; reality principle.
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