Medical Dictionary Definitions A-Z List
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Stasis
Stasis: Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid such as lymph).
A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood toward the heart) is poor. A common location...
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Stasis dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis: A skin irritation on the lower legs generally related to circulatory problems.
Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid such as lymph).
A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and ...
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Stasis ulcer
Stasis ulcer: A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood toward the heart) is poor. A common location for stasis ulcers is on the ankle.
Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of...
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Stat
Stat: See: STAT....
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State cancer registry
State cancer registry: A cancer registry operated on the state level in the United States. Data collected by state cancer registries enable public health professionals to better understand and address the cancer burden. Registry data are critical for targeting programs focused on risk-related behavi...
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State, acute confusional
State, acute confusional: See: Delirium....
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State, hypercoagulable
State, hypercoagulable: A hypercoagulable state is the
medical term for a condition in which there is an abnormally
increased tendency toward blood clotting (coagulation).
There are numerous hypercoagulable states. Each has different causes
and each increases a person's chances of developing ...
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Static posture
Static posture: Any posture that is held for a long time. A static posture may result in fatigue and even injury over time....
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Statins
Statins: A class of drugs that lower cholesterol.
The statin drugs on the market in the
US include:
Atorvastatin (brand name: Lipitor)
Lovastatin (brand name: Mevacor),
Simvastatin (brand name: Zocor),
Pravastatin (brand name: Pravachol), and
Fluvastatin (brand name: Lescol).
Rosuvastatin (bra...
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Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus: An epileptic seizure that
lasts more than 30 minutes; a constant or near-constant
state of having seizures. Status epilepticus is a health
crisis, and requires immediate treatment. See also
epilepsy, seizure disorders....
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Statutory rape
Statutory rape: A legal term
describing sexual intercourse between an adult and a minor. The adult can be found guilty of statutory rape in courts of law even if the minor was a willing partner.
"Statutory," which is derived from the Latin word "statuere" (to place), means pertaining to a statute,...
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STD
STD: Sexually transmitted disease....
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STDs in men
STDs in men: See sexually transmitted diseases
in men. ...
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STDs in women
STDs in women:
See Sexually transmitted diseases in women....
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Steal, subclavian
Steal, subclavian: See: Subclavian steal....
