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Scleredema Adultorum
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D012592 |
[A diffuse, non-pitting induration of the skin of unknown etiology that occurs most commonly in association with diabetes mellitus, predominantly in females. It typically begins on the face or head and spreads to other areas of the body, sometimes involving noncutaneous tissues. Often it is preceded by any of various infections, notably staphylococcal infections. The condition resolves spontaneously, usually within two years of onset. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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Sclerema Neonatorum
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D012593 |
[A severe, sometimes fatal, disorder of adipose tissue occurring chiefly in preterm or debilitated infants suffering from an underlying illness and manifested by a diffuse, nonpitting induration of the affected tissue. The skin becomes cold, yellowish, mottled, and inflexible.
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folic acid oxidase
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C036913 |
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Scleroderma, Localized
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D012594 |
[A term used to describe a variety of localized asymmetrical SKIN thickening that is similar to those of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA but without the disease features in the multiple internal organs and BLOOD VESSELS. Lesions may be characterized as patches or plaques (morphea), bands (linear), or nodules.
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N-acetylgalactosaminoglycan deacetylase
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C036914 |
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Scleroderma, Systemic
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D012595 |
[A chronic multi-system disorder of CONNECTIVE TISSUE. It is characterized by SCLEROSIS in the SKIN, the LUNGS, the HEART, the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, the KIDNEYS, and the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. Other important features include diseased small BLOOD VESSELS and AUTOANTIBODIES. The disorder is named for its most prominent feature (hard skin), and classified into subsets by the extent of skin thickening: LIMITED SCLERODERMA and DIFFUSE SCLERODERMA.
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somatotropin (4-15)
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C036915 |
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Scleroproteins
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D012596 |
[Simple proteins characterized by their insolubility and fibrous structure. Within the body, they perform a supportive or protective function.
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aluminoborate cement
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C036916 |
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Sclerosing Solutions
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D012597 |
[Chemical agents injected into blood vessels and lymphatic sinuses to shrink or cause localized THROMBOSIS; FIBROSIS, and obliteration of the vessels. This treatment is applied in a number of conditions such as VARICOSE VEINS; HEMORRHOIDS; GASTRIC VARICES; ESOPHAGEAL VARICES; PEPTIC ULCER HEMORRHAGE.
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silicophosphate cement
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C036917 |
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Sclerosis
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D012598 |
[A pathological process consisting of hardening or fibrosis of an anatomical structure, often a vessel or a nerve.
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Scheuermann Disease
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D012544 |
[A type of juvenile osteochondrosis affecting the fibrocartilaginous disc (INTERVERTEBRAL DISC) in the thoracic or thoracolumbar region of the SPINE. It is characterized by a forward concave SPINAL CURVATURE or KYPHOSIS.
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Schiff Bases
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D012545 |
[Condensation products of aromatic amines and aldehydes forming azomethines substituted on the N atom, containing the general formula R-N:CHR. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
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Schilling Test
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D012546 |
[A diagnostic test in which vitamin B12 is tagged with radioactive cobalt, taken orally, and gastrointestinal absorption is determined via measurement of the amount of radioactivity in a 24-hour urine collection.
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Schistosoma
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D012547 |
[A genus of trematode flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae. There are over a dozen species. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the intermediate hosts.
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Schistosoma haematobium
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D012548 |
[A species of trematode blood flukes of the family Schistosomatidae which occurs at different stages in development in veins of the pulmonary and hepatic system and finally the bladder lumen. This parasite causes urinary schistosomiasis.
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Schistosoma japonicum
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D012549 |
[A species of trematode blood flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae whose distribution is confined to areas of the Far East. The intermediate host is a snail. It occurs in man and other mammals.
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Scapula
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D012540 |
[Also called the shoulder blade, it is a flat triangular bone, a pair of which form the back part of the shoulder girdle.
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Scarlet Fever
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D012541 |
[Infection with group A streptococci that is characterized by tonsillitis and pharyngitis. An erythematous rash is commonly present.
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