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salinity

The quality or degree of being saline.

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salivation

Excessive secretion of saliva often accompanied by soreness of the mouth and gums.

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sarcoptic mange

A form of mange caused by the itch mite and tending to affect chiefly the abdomen and hindquarters.

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scrotal

Is a part of the external male genitalia located behind and underneath the penis. It is the small, muscular sac that contains and protects the

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scrotum

A pouch of skin containing the testicles

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scrutinize

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

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sebaceous gland

Produce and secrete sebum, a group of complex oils including triglycerides and fatty acid breakdown products, wax esters, squalene, cholesterol esters and cholesterol. Sebum lubricates the

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sectoral

Relating to a distinct part or area.

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selenium matabolism

Selenium

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self-explanatory

Easily understood; not needing explanation.

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semilunar valve

Either of two heart valves of which one occurs between the heart and the aorta and the other between the heart and pulmonary artery, and that consist of three crescent-shaped flaps that are forced apart by pressure in the ventricles during systole and pushed together by pressure in the arteries during diastole, and which prevent regurgitation of blood into the ventricles

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serological

Is the scientific study of serum and other body fluids. In practice, the term usually refers to the diagnostic identification of antibodies in the serum.

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serosa

The tissue of a serous membrane

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sheaths

A structure in living tissue which closely envelops another.

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silage

Is grass or other green fodder compacted and stored in airtight conditions, typically in a silo, without first being dried, and used as animal feed in the winter.

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