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Stress fractures
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Stress fractures A bone injury caused by overuse.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Injury
Injury is damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force, which may be physical or chemical.
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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.
Streptokinase
A clot-dissolving medication.
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 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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Sternum
The breastbone.
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.
Stool
The solid wastes that pass through the rectum as bowel movements. Stools are undigested foods, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells. Also called feces.
Stress
Mental or physical tension that results from physical, emotional, or chemical causes.
Stress fractures
Stress incontinence
Involuntary leaking of urine during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen, such as coughing, sneezing, or jogging.
Stress ulcer
An upper GI ulcer from physical injury such as surgery, major burns, or critical head injury.
Stricture
The abnormal narrowing of a body opening. Also called stenosis. See also esophageal stricture and pyloric stenosis.
Sudden death
Death that occurs unexpectedly or immediately after onset of symptoms.
Superior vena cava
The large vein that returns blood to the heart from the head and arms.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Injury
Injury is damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force, which may be physical or chemical.
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.
Streptokinase
A clot-dissolving medication.
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 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--------------------------------------
Sternum
The breastbone.
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.
Stool
The solid wastes that pass through the rectum as bowel movements. Stools are undigested foods, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells. Also called feces.
Stress
Mental or physical tension that results from physical, emotional, or chemical causes.
Stress fractures
Stress incontinence
Involuntary leaking of urine during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen, such as coughing, sneezing, or jogging.
Stress ulcer
An upper GI ulcer from physical injury such as surgery, major burns, or critical head injury.
Stricture
The abnormal narrowing of a body opening. Also called stenosis. See also esophageal stricture and pyloric stenosis.
Sudden death
Death that occurs unexpectedly or immediately after onset of symptoms.
Superior vena cava
The large vein that returns blood to the heart from the head and arms.
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