| scopolia japonica | Japanese belladonna, the leaves, root, and seeds of which contain scopolamine. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| scopoline | 3b,7b-Epoxy-1bH,5b H-tropan-6a-ol;a decomposition product of scopolamine, and an isomer of scopine, in that the epoxy and hydroxyl groups are in different locations. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scopometer | A device for determining the density of a precipitate by the degree of translucency of a fluid containing it. See: nephelometer. Origin: G. Skopeo, to view, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| scopomorphinism | Associated chronic addiction to scopolamine and morphine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scopophilia | Synonym: voyeurism. Origin: G. Skopeo, to view, + philos, fond (05 Mar 2000) |
| scopophobia | <psychology> Morbid dread of being stared at. Origin: G. Skopeo, to view, + phobos, fear (05 Mar 2000) |
| scops owl | <zoology> Any one of numerous species of small owls of the genus Scops having ear tufts like those of the horned owls, especially the European scops owl (Scops giu), and the American screech owl. (S. Asio). Origin: NL. Scops, fr. Gr. The little horned owl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scopula | <zoology> A peculiar brushlike organ found on the foot of spiders and used in the construction of the web. A special tuft of hairs on the leg of a bee. Origin: L. Scopulae, pl. A little broom. (11 Mar 1998) |
| Scopulariopsis | A genus of filamentous fungi rarely pathogenic for humans; several species have been implicated in onychomycosis, ulcerating granuloma, and other "mycotic" entities. Penicillium-like, it is common in nature and generally a contaminant in laboratory cultures of human tissues. Origin: Mod. L. Scopula, a small broom, + G. Opsis, appearance (05 Mar 2000) |
| scopuliped | <zoology> Any species of bee which has on the hind legs a brush of hairs used for collecting pollen, as the hive bees and bumblebees. Origin: L. Scopulae, pl, a little broom (fr. Scopae a broom) + pes, pedis, foot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |