| BSH | benign sexual headache |
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| CSP | carotid sinus pressure; cavum septi pellucidi; cell surface protein; cerebrospinal protein; Chartere... |
| ISD | immunosuppressive drug; Information Services Division; inhibited sexual desire; interstimulus distan... |
| ISE | inhibited sexual excitement; International Society of Endocrinology; International Society of Endosc... |
| PLISSIT | permission to be sexual, limited information, specific suggestions, intensive therapy |
| sexual partners | Married or single individuals who share sexual relations. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| sexual perversion | A sexual practice that is biologically atypical, considered morally wrong, or legally prohibited. See: bestiality, pedophilia. Synonym: sexual perversion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sexual potency | The ability to carry out and consummate sexual intercourse, usually referring to the male. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sexual preference | The biologic sex preferred in one's sexual partners. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sexual reproduction | The process where two cells (gametes) fuse to form one hybrid, fertilizedcell, results in a new genome that is different than that of either parent. (09 Oct 1997) |
| sexual selection | A form of natural selection in which, according to Darwin's theory, the male or female is attracted by certain characteristics, form, colour, behaviour, etc., in the opposite sex; thus modifications of a special nature are brought about in the species. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sterilization, sexual | Procedures for the purpose of rendering individuals incapable of reproduction. (12 Dec 1998) |
| anatomical position | The erect position of the body with the face directed forward (skull aligned in orbitomeatal or Frankfort plane); the arms at the side and the palms of the hands directed forward; the terms posterior, anterior, lateral, medial, etc., are applied to the parts as they stand related to each other and to the axis of the body when in this position. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Bozeman's position | Knee-elbow position, the patient being strapped to supports. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Valentine's position | A supine position on a table with double inclined plane so as to cause flexion at the hips; used to facilitate urethral irrigation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mandibular hinge position | Any position of the mandible which exists when the condyles are so situated in the temporomandibular joints that opening or closing movements can be made on the hinge axis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| genucubital position | A prone position resting on the knees and elbows, assumed for gynecologic or rectal examination or operation. Synonym: genucubital position. (05 Mar 2000) |
| genupectoral position | A prone posture resting on the knees and upper part of the chest, assumed for gynecologic or rectal examination. Synonym: genupectoral position. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Casselberry position | A prone position assumed when drinking, after intubation, in order to prevent the entrance of fluid into the tube. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Mayo-Robson's position | A supine position with a thick pad under the loins, causing a marked lordosis in this region; used in operations on the gallbladder. (05 Mar 2000) |