| scotoscope | <instrument> An instrument that discloses objects in the dark or in a faint light. Origin: Gr. Skotos darkness + -scope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| scotoscopy | Synonym: retinoscopy. Origin: scoto-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| Scott operation | A jejunoileal bypass for morbid obesity utilizing end-to-end anastomosis of the upper jejunum to the terminal ileum, with the bypassed intestine closed proximally and anastomosed distally to the colon. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Scott, Charles Jr | <person> U.S. Paediatrician, *1934. See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Scott, H William | <person> U.S. Surgeon, *1916. See: Scott operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Scott-Wilson reagent | An alkaline solution of mercuric cyanide and silver nitrate used in the detection of acetone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Scott-Wilson, H | <person> English scientist. See: Scott-Wilson reagent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scotty dog | <radiology> Seen on oblique views of lumbar spine, EYE pedicle, NOSE transverse process, EAR superior articular facet, NECK pars interarticularis, FOOT inferior articular facet (12 Dec 1998) |
| scoundrel | A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue. "Go, if your ancient, but ignoble blood" "Has crept through soundrels ever since the flood." (Pope) Origin: Probably from Prov. E. & Scotch scunner, scouner, to loathe, to disgust, akin to AS. Scunian to shun. See Shun. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scoundreldom | The domain or sphere of scoundrels; scoundrels, collectively; the state, ideas, or practices of scoundrels. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scour | 1. To rub hard with something rough, as sand or Bristol brick, especially for the purpose of cleaning; to clean by friction; to make clean or bright; to cleanse from grease, dirt, etc, as articles of dress. 2. To purge; as, to scour a horse. 3. To remove by rubbing or cleansing; to sweep along or off; to carry away or remove, as by a current of water; often with off or away. "[I will] stain my favors in a bloody mask, Which, washed away, shall scour my shame with it." (Shak) 4. [Perhaps a different word; cf. OF. Escorre, escourre, It. Scorrere, both fr. L. Excurrere to run forth. Cf. Excursion] To pass swiftly over; to brush along; to traverse or search thoroughly; as, to scour the coast. "Not so when swift Camilla scours the plain." (Pope) Scouring barrel, a tumbling barrel. See Tumbling. <chemistry> Scouring cinder, a basic slag, which attacks the lining of a shaft furnace. Scouring rush. <botany> A kind of fulling mill. Origin: Akin to LG. Schuren, D. Schuren, schueren, G. Scheuern, Dan. Skure; Sw. Skura; all possibly fr. LL. Escurare, fr. L. Ex + curare to take care. Cf. Cure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scourge | 1. A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip. "Up to coach then goes The observed maid, takes both the scourge and reins." (Chapman) 2. Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment. "Sharp scourges of adversity." (Chaucer) "What scourge for perjury Can this dark monarchy afford false Clarence?" (Shak) Origin: F. Escourgee, fr. L. Excoriata (sc. Scutica) a stripped off (lash or whip), fr. Excoriate to strip, to skin. See Excoriate. 1. To whip severely; to lash. "is it lawful for you to scourge a . . . Roman?" (Acts xxii. 25) 2. To punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction. "Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth." (Heb. Xii. 6) 3. To harass or afflict severely. "To scourge and impoverish the people." (Brougham) Origin: From Scourge,: cf. OF. Escorgier. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scours | Neonatal diarrhoea in ruminants. Origin: M.E. Scuren, to rush Calf scours, a diarrhoeal disease of newborn calves caused by several different enteropathogens, particularly the bacterium Escherichia coli; two syndromes are recognised, acute disease characterised by dehydration and rapid death and subacute disease characterised by persistent diarrhoea and emaciation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scout | To reject with contempt, as something absurd; to treat with ridicule; to flout; as, to scout an idea or an apology. "Flout 'em and scout 'em." Origin: Icel. Skta a taunt; cf. Icel. Skuta to jut out, skota to shove, skjta to shoot, to shove. See Shoot. (01 Mar 1998) |
| scout film | A radiograph exposed before contrast medium is given, such as the preliminary film for an angiogram, urogram, or barium contrast gastrointestinal examination. Synonym: scout radiograph. (05 Mar 2000) |
| score |
to cut shallow slits at regular intervals on the surface of a food, as in scoring fat on ham before glazing, for either decoration or to tenderize, or to prevent edges from curling.
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| scoliosis |
a lateral (sideways) curve of the spine usually consisting of two curves - the abnormal one and another to compensate for it.
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| scotoma |
A gap or blind spot in the visual field.
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| scotoma |
An area of decreased or lost vision. Scotoma can be a characteristic symptom of migraine auras.
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| scotoma |
a blind spot, or area of diminished sensitivity in the visual field.
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| SCO | very thin translucent flounder of the Atlantic coast of North America |
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| SCO | European food fish |
| SCO | an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures |
| SCO | genus of European perennial herbs yielding medicinal alkaloids |
| SCO | herb that is a source of scopolamine |
| SCO | any of several small owls having ear tufts and a whistling call |
| SCO | of or relating to or having or resembling scurvy |
| SCO | a discoloration caused by heat |
| SCO | a surface burn |
| SCO | cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat |
| SCO | make very hot and dry |
| SCO | burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color |
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