| starch bath |
A bath consisting of 1 lb (454 g) of starch mixed into cold water, with boiling water added to make a solution of gluelike consistency, then added to 30 gal (114 L) of water.
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| Starling's law of intestine |
A law stating that a stimulus within the intestine (i.e., the presence of food) initiates a band of constriction on the proximal side and relaxation on the distal side. This results in a peristaltic wave.
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| stars of Verheyen |
Star-shaped masses of veins on the surface of the kidney. SYN: stellate veins.
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| starting pain |
A pain accompanied by muscular spasm during the early stages of sleep.
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| startle syndrome |
A rare, autosomal dominant neurological disorder in which affected persons have either brisk reflexes or sudden loss of consciousness with muscular rigidity when suddenly stimulated (e.g., by a loud noise or bright light). Treat
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