| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| salivation | Excessive secretion of saliva often accompanied by soreness of the mouth and gums. Hits - 870 |
| sarcoptic mange | A form of mange caused by the itch mite and tending to affect chiefly the abdomen and hindquarters. Hits - 949 |
| 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 Hits - 834 |
| scrotum | A pouch of skin containing the testicles Hits - 886 |
| scrutinize | To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly Hits - 1060 |
| 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 Hits - 834 |
| sectoral | Relating to a distinct part or area. Hits - 817 |
| selenium matabolism | Selenium Hits - 935 |
| self-explanatory | Easily understood; not needing explanation. Hits - 836 |
| 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 Hits - 939 |
| 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. Hits - 868 |
| serosa | The tissue of a serous membrane Hits - 891 |
| sheaths | A structure in living tissue which closely envelops another. Hits - 895 |
| 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. Hits - 894 |
| single-pronged | Having a usually specified number of prongs ?usually used in combinationa 3-pronged Hits - 839 |