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Sharpness

the clarity of structures on a radiograph


Shift to the left

increased numbers of immature white blood cells circulating in the blood


Sinus

cavity within a bone or other tissue; paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of the face


Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

system of membrane-bound tubes and sacs that is involved in the synthesis of lipids


Smooth muscle

muscle tissue with no striations that is not under voluntary control


Solubilised

a substance is dissolved in another


Solute

the ionic component of an electrolyte

Solvent

the liquid component of an electrolyte

Somatic cells

the classification of every cell in the body except for the germ (reproductive) cells


Somatic damage

damage to the tissues caused by X-rays which becomes apparent during the individual's lifetime



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