S Medical Abbreviation

S has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of S in Medical.

Without

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If 70 were bid in the market and there was no offer, the quote would be "70 bid without." The expression "without" indicates a one-way market.

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Second

Sixtieth part of a minute of time.Sixtieth part of a minute of arc

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Seconds

The designation given to sheet or strip that has imperfections in moderate degree or extent, which may be classified in two general groups imperfections in the base material, or other manufacturing defects. This term not used in connection with non ferrous alloys.

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Sleep

Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings. It is distinguished from wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, but is more easily reversed than the state of being comatose. Sleep occurs in repeating periods, in which the body alternates between two distinct modes known as non-REM and REM sleep.

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Serum

The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plasma, the liquid portion of normal unclotted blood containing the red and white cells and platelets. It is the clot that makes the difference between serum and plasma.Terms in this dictionary with the word serum include maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP), serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), and serum hepatitis.

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Slow
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Small
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Squint

A special brick for use on a corner which is not a right-angle. A hole in a wall usually to allow sight of the altar. Also called Hagioscope

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Supersaturation

A solution that contains a concentration of solute greater than the equilibrium solubility value.

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