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Subarachnoid space

The space between the arachnoid and the pia mater through which the cerebrospinal fluid…

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Subclavian/subclavian vein

The subclavian vein is the large vein behind the collarbone which is sometimes used…

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Subclinical infection

An infection in which symptoms are sufficiently mild to escape diagnosis other than by…

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Subcutaneous Tissue

The subcutaneous tissue is mostly made up of fat. It lies between the dermis…

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Spinal nerves

The nerves emerging from the spinal cord; there are 31 pairs, each arising from…

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Spirometry

Measurement of the air capacity of the lungs; spirometry deals with the recording of…

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Splanchnic nerve

One of three nerves supplying the viscera.

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SpO2

Saturation measured via Pulse oximetry

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Spondylolisthesis

Forward movement of the body of a lumbar vertebra on the one below it…

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Spontaneous Breath

A patient triggered and cycled breath. Term is often used to denote the first…

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Spore (or endospore)

A dormant, tough structure produced by some Gram-positive bacteria to ensure their survival through…

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Sporicidal disinfectant

An agent that destroys microbial spores. Spores are more difficult to kill than vegetative…

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