| Scorpionida |
[SCORE-pee-on-ih-dah] an order of the class Arachnida, comprised of the true scorpions, which are characterized by a long body divided into two sections, eight legs, prominent pincerlike pedipalps, and simple eyes. The abdomen is formed into a long tail with a stinger at the tip; common examples of scorpions include bark scorpions, hairy scorpions, forest scorpions, and emperor scorpions.
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| scopula |
bristles or rigid hairs, in some Hymenopterous insects, covering the inside of the plant? principally those of the posterior feet; it is very conspicuous in polleniferous insects ; it is the "scopa" of Schrank, and "la brosse" of Reaumur. See scopa, fimbria, flocculus.
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| score |
A score is the numerical value in RSEI's risk-related results, combining surrogate dose, toxicity, and population estimates. Scores are not independently meaningful and should only be used comparatively in relation to other model results.
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| scorbutus |
The scurvy, a disease characterized by heaviness, dejection of spirits, bloated countenance, livid spots on the skin, offensive breath, spongy gums, with occasional hemorrhage from the mouth and nostrils, swelling of the legs, etc. [Thomas1875]
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| scoliosis |
A curvature of the spine which may be congenital (a birth defect) or acquired (degenerative, arthritic, or traumatic).
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