Monday, 29 April 2024, 5:11 AM
Site: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses
Course: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses (VetLogic)
Glossary: Glossary with audio assistance
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Sharpnessthe clarity of structures on a radiograph |
Shift to the leftincreased numbers of immature white blood cells circulating in the blood |
Sinuscavity within a bone or other tissue; paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of the face |
Smooth endoplasmic reticulumsystem of membrane-bound tubes and sacs that is involved in the synthesis of lipids |
Smooth musclemuscle tissue with no striations that is not under voluntary control |
Solubiliseda substance is dissolved in another |
Solutethe ionic component of an electrolyte |
Solventthe liquid component of an electrolyte |
Somatic cellsthe classification of every cell in the body except for the germ (reproductive) cells |
Somatic damagedamage to the tissues caused by X-rays which becomes apparent during the individual's lifetime |