| schizophrenia |
A severe emotional disorder of psychotic depth characteristically marked by a retreat from reality with delusion formation, hallucinations, emotional disharmony, and regressive behavior.
Ãâó: www.dphilpotlaw.com/html/glossary.html
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| Schwann cell |
A type of cell that wraps around a nerve and is filled with a fatty material called myelin. These cells provides the insulation allowing the nerve to rapidly conduct electrical signals.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| schwannoma |
A usually benign nerve tumor arising in the Schwann cells.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| Schweitzer |
(1875-1965) Alsatian medical missionary, theologian, musician and philosopher. After publishing learned works in Europe he found a hospital in French Equatorial Africa to combat leprosy and sleeping sickness. He raised funds by giving organ recitals in Europe. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. [PRS]
Ãâó: www.embassy.org.nz/encycl/s2encyc.htm
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| Scheuermann's disease |
A condition that occurs in adolescence. It affects the thoracic spine and may give rise to pain and a kyphosis ('hump') although more often it is painless.
Ãâó: www.ilar.org/Glossary/Glossary_s.htm
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