| STDH | skin test for delayed hypersensitivity |
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| STT | scaphotrapeziotrapezoid [joint]; serial thrombin time; skin temperature test |
| STU | skin test unit |
| TATST | tetanus antitoxin skin test |
| TS | Takayasu syndrome; Tay-Sachs; temperature sensitivity; temperature, skin; temporal stem; tensile str... |
| skin-muscle reflexes | Superficial or cutaneous reflex's, such as the superficial abdominal reflex's. Synonym: skin reflexes. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| skin of teeth | The primary enamel cuticle, consisting of two extremely thin layers (the inner one clear and structureless, the outer one cellular), covering the entire crown of newly erupted teeth and subsequently abraded by mastication; it is evident microscopically as an amorphous material between the attachment epithelium and the tooth. Synonym: cuticula dentis, adamantine membrane, dental cuticle, membrana adamantina, Nasmyth's cuticle, Nasmyth's membrane, skin of teeth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin physiology | The functions of the skin in the human and animal body. It includes the pigmentation of the skin and its appendages. (12 Dec 1998) |
| skin pigmentation | Colouration of the skin. (12 Dec 1998) |
| skin pore | The surface opening of the duct of a sweat gland. Synonym: porus sudoriferus, porus, pore, skin pore. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin-pupillary reflex | Dilation of the pupil following scratching of the skin of the neck. Synonym: ciliospinal reflex, cutaneous pupil reflex, cutaneous-pupillary reflex, skin-pupillary reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin reaction | A method for determining induced sensitivity (allergy) by applying an antigen (allergen) to, or inoculating it into, the skin; induced sensitivity (allergy) to the specific antigen is indicated by an inflammatory reaction of one of two general kinds: 1) immediate, appears in minutes to an hour or so and in general is dependent upon circulating immunoglobulins (antibodies); 2) delayed, appears in 12 to 48 hours and is not dependent upon these soluble substances but upon cellular response and infiltration. Synonym: cutaneous test, cutireaction test, skin reaction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin reflexes | Superficial or cutaneous reflex's, such as the superficial abdominal reflex's. Synonym: skin reflexes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin ridges | Ridges of the epidermis of the palms and soles, where the sweat pores open. Synonym: cristae cutis, skin ridges. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin stones | A deposit of calcium in the skin; usually occurs secondary to a preexisting inflammatory, degenerative, or neoplastic dermatosis, and is frequently seen in scleroderma. Synonym: dystrophic calcinosis, skin stones. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin tag | A polypoid outgrowth of both epidermis and dermal fibrovascular tissue, common terminology for any small benign cutaneous lesion. Synonym: acrochordon, fibroepithelial polyp, fibroma molle, senile fibroma, soft wart. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin tags | <dermatology> A small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue that may be pedunculated, smooth or irregular, flesh-coloured and benign. Occur most often on the eyelids, neck and axillae, but may be seen almost anywhere on the skin. Most do not require treatment unless they are cosmetically displeasing. (27 Sep 1997) |
| skin tests | Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitiser for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| skin traction | Traction on an extremity by means of adhesive tape or other types of strapping applied to the limb. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin transplantation | The grafting of skin in humans or animals from one site to another to replace a lost portion of the body surface skin. (12 Dec 1998) |