| scissiparity | <biology> Reproduction by fission. Origin: L. Scissus (p.p. Of scindere to split) + parere to bring forth: cf.F. Scissiparite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| scissor gait | One leg swings across the other instead of straight forward, producing a criss-cross motion of the legs in walking, with the foot imprints reversed; bilateral hemiplegic gait. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scissors | A cutting instrument resembling shears, but smaller, consisting of two cutting blades with handles, movable on a pin in the center, by which they are held together. Often called a pair of scissors. <zoology> [Formerly written also cisors, cizars, and scissars] Scissors grinder, the European goatsucker. Origin: OE. Sisoures, OF. Cisoires (cf. F. Ciseaux), probably fr. LL. Cisorium a cutting instrument, fr. L. Caedere to cut. Cf. Chisel, Concise. The modern spelling is due to a mistaken derivation from L. Scissor one who cleaves or divides, fr. Scindere, scissum, to cut, spilt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scissors-shadow | A distorted image seen in mixed astigmatism by retinoscopy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scissors-tailed | <zoology> Having the outer feathers much the longest, the others decreasing regularly to the median ones. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scissorsbill | <zoology> See Skimmer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scissorstail | Of the Southern United States and Mexico, which has a deeply forked tail. It is light gray above, white beneath, salmon on the flanks, and fiery red at the base of the crown feathers. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scissura | 1. Cleft or fissure. 2. A splitting. Synonym: scissure. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scissura pilorum | A splitting of the hairs at their ends. Synonym: scissura pilorum. Origin: schizo-+ G. Thrix, hair (05 Mar 2000) |
| scissure | 1. Cleft or fissure. 2. A splitting. Synonym: scissure. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scitamineous | <botany> Of or pertaining to a natural order of plants (Scitamimeae), mostly tropical herbs, including the ginger, Indian shot, banana, and the plants producing turmeric and arrowroot. Origin: NL. Sciamineosus, fr. Scitamineze, fr. L. Scitamentum a delicacy, dainty. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| sciuridae | A family of the order rodentia which contains 49 genera. Some of the more common genera are marmota, which includes the marmot and woodchuck; sciurus, the gray squirrel, s. Carolinensis, and the fox squirrel, s. Niger; tamias, the eastern and western chipmunk; and tamiasciurus, the red squirrel. The flying squirrels, except the scaly-tailed anomaluridae, also belong to this family. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sciurine | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Squirrel family. A rodent of the Squirrel family. Origin: Cf. F. Sciurien. See Sciurus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| sciuroid | <botany> Resembling the tail of a squirrel; generally said of branches which are close and dense, or of spikes of grass like barley. Origin: Sciurus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| sciuromorpha | <zoology> A tribe of rodents containing the squirrels and allied animals, such as the gophers, woodchucks, beavers, and others. Origin: NL, fr. L. Sciurus squirrel + Gr. From. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scintillation counter |
A scintillation counter measures ionizing radiation. The sensor, called a scintillator, consists of a transparent crystal, plastic (usually containing anthracene), or organic liquid (see liquid scintillation counting) that fluoresces when struck by ionizing radiation. A sensitive photomultiplier tube measures the light from the crystal. ...
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| scientist |
A person who has studied science, especially one who is active in a particular field of investigation.
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| scintimammography |
A type of breast imaging test that is used to detect cancer cells in the breasts of some women who have had abnormal mammograms, or who have dense breast tissue. Scintimammography is not used for screening, or in place of a mammogram. In this test, a woman receives an injection of a small amount of a radioactive substance called technetium 99, which is taken up by cancer cells, and a gamma camera is used to take pictures of the breasts. Also called Miraluma test and sestamibi breast imaging.
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| scimitar sign |
on a radiograph of the chest, a scimitar-shaped shadow to the right of the lower border of the heart, representing the anomalous vein of the scimitar syndrome.
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| scientific method |
The process of conducting scientific inquiry.
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| SCI | marked by high spirits or excitement |
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| SCI | brilliantly clever |
| SCI | the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight |
| SCI | the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly |
| SCI | a brilliant display of wit |
| SCI | a rapid change in brightness |
| SCI | (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle |
| SCI | counter tube in which light flashes when exposed to ionizing radiation |
| SCI | an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge |
| SCI | a descendent or heir |
| SCI | Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC) |
| SCI | Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC) |