| shim | In magnetic resonance imaging, fine adjustment of the magnetic field to improve uniformity; derived from its use in carpentry. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| shimamushi disease | See Typhus, scrub. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Shimeji kininase | <enzyme> From mushroom tricholoma conglobatum; rapidly destroys kinin; has anti-inflammatory activity Registry number: EC 3.4.- Synonym: kinin-inactivating enzyme (26 Jun 1999) |
| shimmy | A chemise. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |