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shock treatment |
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treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions |
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sedation |
Noun
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the administration of a sedative agent or drug |
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sedation |
Noun
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a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent |
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simple mastectomy |
Noun
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removal of a breast leaving the underlying muscles and the lymph nodes intact |
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speech therapy |
Noun
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any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech |
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salpingectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes |
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septectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of all or part of a septum (especially the nasal septum or atrial septum) |
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sigmoidectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor) |
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splenectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of the spleen |
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section |
Noun
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the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) |
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section |
Noun
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one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object |
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section |
Noun
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one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole |
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section |
Noun
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a self-contained part of a larger composition |
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section |
Noun
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a segment of a citrus fruit |
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section |
Noun
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a specialized division of a large organization |
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section |
Noun
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a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon |
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section |
Noun
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a small army unit usually having a special function |
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section |
Noun
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a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class |
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section |
Noun
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a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately |
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section |
Noun
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(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid |
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section |
Noun
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a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people |
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section |
Noun
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a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope |
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section |
Noun
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a land unit equal to 1 square mile |
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section |
Verb
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divide into segments |
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stapedectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear |
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sympathectomy |
Noun
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surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system |
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stylostixis |
Noun
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treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin |
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shiatsu |
Noun
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treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body |
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spinal fusion |
Noun
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correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae |
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surgical incision |
Noun
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the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) |
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still hunt |
Noun
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a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush |
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systematic desensitization |
Noun
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a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety |
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systematic desensitisation |
Noun
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a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety |
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stead |
Noun
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the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another |
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sentry duty |
Noun
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the duty of serving as a sentry |
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sentry go |
Noun
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the duty of serving as a sentry |
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second fiddle |
Noun
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a secondary role or function |
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second fiddle |
Noun
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someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role |
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shenanigan |
Noun
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reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others |
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shenanigan |
Noun
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the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) |
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second base |
Noun
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the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield |
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second base |
Noun
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the base that must be touched second by a base runner in baseball |
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shortstop |
Noun
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the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base |
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shortstop |
Noun
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(baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position |
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steal |
Noun
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a stolen base |
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steal |
Noun
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an advantageous purchase |
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steal |
Verb
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steal a base |
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steal |
Verb
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move stealthily |
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steal |
Verb
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take without the owner's consent |
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spray painting |
Noun
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applying paint with a sprayer |