Nerves that carry information about the body’s senses toward the brain. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Deafness caused by damage to the inner ear or the nerve that conducts signals from the ear to the brain. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Senile Plaques?
Abnormal deposits of a protein called amyloid in the brain; characteristic of Alzheimer disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Seminoma?
A type of testicular cancer that is made up of only a single type of cell. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Seminiferous Tubules?
Coiled tubes inside of the testicle that are the site of sperm production. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Seminal Vesicles?
Two saclike glands in men that produce part of the fluid in semen. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Semen Analysis?
A procedure in which a semen sample is examined to determine the amount of sperm present, along with their shape and ability to move; commonly used in the treatment of male infertility. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Semen?
Fluid released during ejaculation that contains sperm along with fluids produced by the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Selenium?
An element needed by the body only in very small amounts that helps maintain tissue elasticity. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Seizure?
Sudden uncontrolled waves of electrical activity in the brain, causing involuntary movement or loss of consciousness. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org