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Terms for subject Medical (3024 entries)

Std Aids Prevention Branch	SAPB
stem cells	Unspecialized cells from which other types of cells develop. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or to become a specialized cell with a distinct function, such as a muscle cell or blood cell. Stem cells serve as a repair system for the body, replacing old and damaged cells. Research on using stem cells to treat various diseases is currently under way.
Sten	Lontanyl
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)	A severe and sometimes fatal form of skin rash characterized by red, blistered spots on the skin; blisters in the mouth, eyes, genitals, or other moist areas of the body; peeling skin that results in painful sores; and fever, headache, and other flu-like symptoms. Internal organs may also be affected. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) may occur as a severe reaction to certain drugs, including some antiretroviral (ARV) HIV drugs.
stomatitis	Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, such as the gums or lips. The causes of stomatitis vary and can include injury to the mouth, allergy, and infection.
STP	signal transduction protein
strain	A group of organisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that belong to the same species and share certain characteristics not found in other members of the species. For example, HIV can mutate into different strains, with each strain having a different type of resistance to antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
streptococcus pneumonia infection	Infection caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumonia, which is spread through contact with respiratory droplets from a person who is infected with or carrying the bacteria. The bacteria are a major cause of common illnesses, such as inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) but can also result in life-threatening infections, including meningitis and pneumonia. People with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV, are at higher risk for bacterial pneumonia, including Streptococcus pneumonia infection, than people with healthy immune systems.
stroke	An interruption of blood flow to the brain, caused by a broken or blocked blood vessel. A stroke results in sudden loss of brain function, such as loss of consciousness, paralysis, or changes in speech. Stroke is a medical emergency and can be life-threatening.
structured treatment interruption (STI)	A planned break from treatment, during which a person stops taking medications. Structured treatment interruptions (STIs) may be used to reduce toxic effects of medications, to enhance a medication's effectiveness when restarted, or as a step towards stopping treatment all together. Structured interruption of HIV treatment is not recommended outside of controlled clinical trials.
Study to Understand Prognoses and Preferences for Outcomes and Risks of Treatments	SUPPORT	bigmax­us
s.c	sub cutis
sub-Q	subcutaneous tissue	nare_S
subclavian artery	SCA	iwona
subclinical infection	An infection that has no symptoms or noticeable signs. A subclinical infection may be an early stage of an infection or a very mild infection.
subcu	subcutaneous	Vosoni
subcutaneous (SC)	Pertaining to the area beneath the layers of the skin. Some drugs are given by subcutaneous injection.
subcutaneous	s/c	Michae­lBurov
subcu	subcutaneous	Vosoni
subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT)	Fat tissue located right under the skin. HIV-associated lipodystrophy can include changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and may be related to use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.