| SS | See Suspended solids. (05 Dec 1998) |
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| ssDNA phage | <molecular biology> Single strand DNA phages such as MS2, FX174, as opposed to double stranded DNA phages or RNA phages. (10 Mar 1998) |
| ssociable | 1. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable. "They are sociable parts united into one body." (Hooker) 2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; fond of companions; social. "Society is no comfort to one not sociable." (Shak) "What can be uneasy to this sociable creature than the dry, pensive retirements of solitude?" (South) 3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved. 4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterised by much conversation; as, a sociable party. 5. No longer hostile; friendly. <zoology> Sociable bird, or Sociable weaver, a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican. Synonym: Social, companionable, conversible, friendly, familiar, communicative, accessible. Origin: F, fr. L. Sociabilis, fr. Sociare to associate, fr. Socius a companion. See Social. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| SSP31 protein kinase | <enzyme> From saccharomyces cerevisiae; has hybrid structure of serine-threonine and tyrosine kinases Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- Synonym: ssp31 protein, ssp31 gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| SSPE | <abbreviation> Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sspe virus | A defective variant of measles virus (morbillivirus genus) that has been isolated from the brain tissue of patients with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| SSRI | <pharmacology> This is a class of drug that are used as antidepressants. Functionally, they increase the levels of serotonin in the body. These drugs can be dangerous if they are mixed with other drugs such as other antidepressants, illicit drugs (LSD, cocaine, methamphetamine), some antihistamines (Seldane, Histmanal), some antibiotics, and calcium channel blockers. Side effects include lethargy, confusion, flushing, sweating and muscle spasms. Overdose can cause damage to red blood cells, breathing problems and kidney damage. Examples include: Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil. Acronym: SSRI (12 Jan 1998) |
| SSS | <abbreviation> Soluble specific substance. (05 Mar 2000) |