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Streptokinase
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Streptokinase A clot-dissolving medication.
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Strenuous decrease
Strenuous decrease refers to decrease every heavy physical activity .
Strep throat
A bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils, treated with antibiotics. Rare in children under 3.
Streptase
Streptase 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): streptokinase.
Streptococcus
A type of bacterium that may infect tonsils. Infection with this bacterium, if not treated with penicillin or other appropriate antibiotic, can lead to rheumatic fever.
Streptomycin sulfate
Streptomycin sulfate 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): streptomycin sulfate.
Stress
Mental or physical tension that results from physical, emotional, or chemical causes.
Stress fractures
A bone injury caused by overuse.
Stress incontinence
Involuntary leaking of urine during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen, such as coughing, sneezing, or jogging.
Stress Test
See exercise stress test
Stress ulcer
An upper GI ulcer from physical injury such as surgery, major burns, or critical head injury.
Stressor
Any life event or life change that may be associated temporally (and perhaps causally) with the onset, occurrence, or exacerbation of a mental disorder.
Stretch marks
About half of pregnant women will develop these pink or reddish streaks on their breasts, hips, or abdomen sometime during pregnancy as elastic fibers stretch and rupture in their skin. While stretch marks can't be prevented, they will fade slowly after delivery.
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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
A partial or complete tear of a muscle or tendon.
Streptokinase
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.
Stenosis
The narrowing or constriction of a blood vessel or valve in the heart.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Strenuous decrease
Strenuous decrease refers to decrease every heavy physical activity .
Strep throat
A bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils, treated with antibiotics. Rare in children under 3.
Streptase
Streptase 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): streptokinase.
Streptococcus
A type of bacterium that may infect tonsils. Infection with this bacterium, if not treated with penicillin or other appropriate antibiotic, can lead to rheumatic fever.
Streptomycin sulfate
Streptomycin sulfate 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): streptomycin sulfate.
Stress
Mental or physical tension that results from physical, emotional, or chemical causes.
Stress fractures
A bone injury caused by overuse.
Stress incontinence
Involuntary leaking of urine during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen, such as coughing, sneezing, or jogging.
Stress Test
See exercise stress test
Stress ulcer
An upper GI ulcer from physical injury such as surgery, major burns, or critical head injury.
Stressor
Any life event or life change that may be associated temporally (and perhaps causally) with the onset, occurrence, or exacerbation of a mental disorder.
Stretch marks
About half of pregnant women will develop these pink or reddish streaks on their breasts, hips, or abdomen sometime during pregnancy as elastic fibers stretch and rupture in their skin. While stretch marks can't be prevented, they will fade slowly after delivery.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
A partial or complete tear of a muscle or tendon.
Streptokinase
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.
Stenosis
The narrowing or constriction of a blood vessel or valve in the heart.
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