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Strain
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Strain A partial or complete tear of a muscle or tendon.
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Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Tendon
Band of fibrous tissue by which muscle is attached to bone.
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Strabismus
Misaligned eyes. See exotropia, esotropia and hyperopia.
Strand Hospital and Retirement Home S-B
The Strand Hospital and Retirement Home S-B is a hospital in Kedah, Malaysia.
Strathmore District Health Services
The Strathmore District Health Services is a hospital in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada.
Strattera
Strattera 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): atomoxetine hydrochloride.
Straub Clinic
The Straub Clinic is a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Straub Heatlh
Straub Heatlh is a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA).
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Spondylosis
A degenerative process of the cervical spine that causes narrowing of the spinal canal and neural foramina, and produces compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Sprain
A partial or complete tear of a ligament.
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.
Stethoscope
The instrument used to listen to the heart and other sounds in the body.
Strain
Streptokinase
A clot-dissolving medication.
Staging
An evaluation of the extent of disease that provides the basis for making treatment recommendations.
Steatorrhea
A condition in which the body cannot absorb fat. Causes a buildup of fat in the stool and loose, greasy, and foul bowel movements.
Steatosis
See fatty liver.
Stem cell
An unspecialized cell that gives rise to a specific specialized cell, such as a blood cell.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Tendon
Band of fibrous tissue by which muscle is attached to bone.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Strabismus
Misaligned eyes. See exotropia, esotropia and hyperopia.
Strand Hospital and Retirement Home S-B
The Strand Hospital and Retirement Home S-B is a hospital in Kedah, Malaysia.
Strathmore District Health Services
The Strathmore District Health Services is a hospital in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada.
Strattera
Strattera 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): atomoxetine hydrochloride.
Straub Clinic
The Straub Clinic is a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Straub Heatlh
Straub Heatlh is a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Spondylosis
A degenerative process of the cervical spine that causes narrowing of the spinal canal and neural foramina, and produces compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Sprain
A partial or complete tear of a ligament.
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.
Stethoscope
The instrument used to listen to the heart and other sounds in the body.
Strain
Streptokinase
A clot-dissolving medication.
Staging
An evaluation of the extent of disease that provides the basis for making treatment recommendations.
Steatorrhea
A condition in which the body cannot absorb fat. Causes a buildup of fat in the stool and loose, greasy, and foul bowel movements.
Steatosis
See fatty liver.
Stem cell
An unspecialized cell that gives rise to a specific specialized cell, such as a blood cell.
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