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sabbatarianAlternative letter-case form of Sabbatarian.sabellarian(zoology) Any of the worms of the genus Sabellaria.saburrationA sand bath (immersion of the body in hot sand).saccharogenSomething that produces sugarsacculationThe quality or state of being sacculated.sacoglossanA marine mollusk of the order Sacoglossa, sap-sucking sea slugs.sailorwomanA female sailor.sakuranetin(biochemistry) A flavanone found in Polymnia fruticosa and rice, where it acts as a phytoalexinsalazopyrin(pharmacology) Synonym of sulfasalazine.salbostatin(organic chemistry) The amino sugar derivative (1S,2S,3R,6S)-6-[[(3S,4R,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]amino]-4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-4-ene-1,2,3-triol that inhibits glycosidasesalespersonA person whose job is to sell things, often in a shop or store.salinomycin(pharmacology) An antibacterial and coccidiostat ionophore therapeutic drug.salivaricinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Streptococcus salivarius.sallowthornA plant, the sea buckthorn.salmochelinA siderophore that is produced under iron-poor conditions by Salmonella enterica and many uropathogenic Escherichia coli strainssaltatorianAlternative form of saltatorial (“relating to leaping; moving by leaps”).sambunigrin(organic chemistry) A cyanogenic glycoside related to amygdalin, found in elderberry (Sambucus nigra).samidorphanAn opioid antagonist under development for the treatment of major depressive disorder and possibly other psychiatric conditions.sandostatin(medicine) A somatostatin analog used to control symptoms of some cancerssandwichmanA man who wears a sandwich board.sapindaleanOf or pertaining to Sapindales order of plants.saprophagan(zoology, archaic) a detritivoresapropterinTetrahydrobiopterin.sarafotoxin(toxicology) Any of a class of toxins derived from the venom of the snake Atractaspis engaddensis.sarcodinianAlternative form of sarcodine.sarcoglycanAny of a family of transmembrane proteins involved in the protein complex responsible for connecting the muscle fibre cytoskeleton to the extracellular matrix, preventing damage to the muscle fibre sarcolemma through shearing forces.sarcophagan(zoology) Any fly of the genus Sarcophaga.sarculation(obsolete, agriculture) A raking away of weeds.satraplatin(pharmacology) A particular drug used in chemotherapy.saturnalianRiotously merry; dissolute.sauerbratenA German dish of roasted marinated horsemeat or (now more frequently) beef or pork.saurischianAny dinosaur of the order Saurischia.sauropsidan(zoology) Any member of the Sauropsida.savignygrin(biochemistry) A platelet aggregation inhibitor present in the tick Ornithodoros savignyisaxagliptin(pharmacology) A hypoglycemic drug taken orally in the form of its hydrate C₁₈H₂₅N₃O₂·H₂O in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts by inhibiting the degradation of incretins, which results in increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is marketed under the trademark Onglyza and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Kombiglyze.scandentianAny member of the order Scandentia, a tree shrew.scanslationAlternative form of scanlation.schisandrinAny of a group of biochemically active compounds found in the woody vine Schisandra chinensisschizandrinAlternative form of schisandrin.schlerostinMisspelling of sclerostin.schoolwoman(dated) A female schoolteacher.schyphozoanMisspelling of scyphozoan.scientician(humorous) Someone with the trappings of science who is probably not a true scientist.scillarenin(organic chemistry) The cardenolide 5-[(3S,8R,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-3,14-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,6,7,8,9,11,12,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pyran-2-onescillitoxin(organic chemistry) Synonym of scillain.scleractianAny stony coral of the order Scleractiniascotophobin(organic chemistry) A supposed biochemical once thought to be responsible for maintaining an induced fear of the dark in the brains of rats.screamathon(informal) A session of screaming, such as a furious argument.scriptorian(chiefly Mormonism) One who is familiar with scripture or sacred writing, or who refers back to it frequently.sculleryman(historical, in large houses) A male domestic servant, of lowest status, whose job is to wash dishes and do other menial chores.scutellarinA flavone found in Scutellaria species.scyllatoxin(toxicology) An oligopeptide neurotoxin from the venom of a scorpion of the genus Leiurus.secologanin(biochemistry) A monoterpene synthesized from geranyl pyrophosphate in the mevalonate pathway, then proceeding with dopamine to form ipecac alkaloids.secologoninMisspelling of secologanin.secretarianOf or relating to secretaries.sedecamycin(pharmacology) A macrolide antibiotic.sedentarianAny member of the SedentariasegregationThe act of setting apart and organizing things based upon their characteristics.selectwoman(politics) A female selectperson.selenofuran(organic chemistry) Any analog of a furan in which the oxygen atom is replaced by one of seleniumselepressinA potent, highly selective, short-acting peptide full agonist of the vasopressin 1A receptor.selodenosonA vasodilator.semanticianOne who studies semantics, the science of meaning in words.semenogelin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that form a gel matrix that encases ejaculated spermatozoasementation(botany) The formation of seedssemicitizenA person having only some of the rights or status of a citizen.semiflexion(medicine) A posture halfway between flexion and extension.semiforeignSomewhat or partly foreign.semigration(South Africa) The movement of a person or persons within the same country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.semioticianOne who studies semiotics or semanticssemitertian(obsolete, medicine, of a fever) Having a paroxysm every day, and a second stronger one every two dayssemitrypsin(biochemistry) A form of trypsin that cleaves peptide bonds only at one end of a proteinsempergreen(obsolete, rare) An evergreen.semuloparin(pharmacology) An experimental antithrombotic.sepiapterin(organic chemistry) The pigment 2-amino-6-[(2S)-2-hydroxypropanoyl]-7,8-dihydro-1H-pteridin-4-one, used in treating hyperphenylalaninemia.septentrion(obsolete) The north or northern regions.septimation(rare) The loss, seizure, destruction, or killing of one seventh (of something or of a group).sermountain(now rare) A plant of the genus Laserpitium.seroalbuminAlternative form of seralbumin.seropatternA serological patternseroprotein(biochemistry) Any protein found in blood serumseroversion(immunology) Seroconversion.serricornin(organic chemistry) the aliphatic hydroxyketone 7-hydroxy-4,6-dimethylnonan-3-one which is the female sex pheromone of the cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne)serrulationThe state of being notched minutely, like a fine saw.sertularianAny member of the former order Sertularida, hydroids having branched chitinous stems and simple sessile hydrothecae.servodrivenAlternative form of servo-driven.sesamoideanAlternative form of sesamoid.sexhibition(slang) A sex show; an erotic performance.sexpeditionAn expedition of a sexual nature.sexpirationOnly used in sexpiration datesexposition(film) (The practice of providing) exposition against a backdrop of sex or nudity.shikoccidin(organic chemistry) A diterpene found in Rabdosia shikokiana.shockpeakon(physics) A peakon formed in a shockshoulderhon(4chan /lgbt/ slang, derogatory) A trans woman who is clockable due to having significantly broader shoulders than a typical cis woman.showdomycinA nucleoside antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces showdoensis.sialoglycan(organic chemistry) Any glycan of sialic acidsialolectin(biochemistry) A lectin that binds sialic acidsialopontinA glycoprotein containing sialic acidsialostatinA salivary cystatin present in some tickssialylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that introduces a sialyl group into a moleculesibiromycin(organic chemistry) The antitumour antibiotic (6R,6aS)-2-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6S)-3,4-dihydroxy-4,6-dimethyl-5-(methylamino)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,6-dihydroxy-3-methyl-8-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]-5,6,6a,7-tetrahydropyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzodiazepin-11-onesiderocalin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins, produced in the body following bacterial infection, that act against siderophoressideromycinAny of a class of siderophore antibiotics produced by Actinomyces organisms.sideroxylon(botany) Any of the genus Sideroxylon of tropical sapotaceous trees noted for their very hard wood; ironwood.sideshowmanA showman who operates a sideshow.sightscreen(cricket) A large screen, at each end of a cricket field, coloured to provide visual contrast to the cricket ball, to aid the batsman in seeing its movement through the air.sigillarianA member of the Sigillaria, a genus of extinct trees.sigillationA sigillate pattern.signalwomanA woman employed to operate the signals and points of a railway.silafluofenA pyrethroid insecticide.silicristinA particular flavonoid and hepatoprotective.siloisation(British spelling) Alternative form of siloization.siloization(management, informatics) The splitting of personnel, data, etc. into isolated units with poor communication.simvastatin(pharmacology) A semisynthetic drug C₂₅H₃₈O₅ that decreases the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is derived from a compound produced by a mold (Aspergillus terreus).sinanomycin(biochemistry) netropsinsiphonaleanAny sea snail of the genus SiphonaliasiphonarianAny sea snail of the genus Siphonaria.sisalageninA chemical compound found in Agave sisalana.sitaglibtinMisspelling of sitagliptin.sitagliptin(pharmacology) A hypoglycemic drug taken orally in the form of its phosphate C₁₆H₁₅F₆N₅O·H₃PO₄·H₂O in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts by inhibiting the degradation of incretins, which results in increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is marketed under the trademark Januvia and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Janumet.sitcomedianAn actor who appears on a sitcom.skellington(nonstandard, childish, dialect or humorous, often dated) A skeleton.skimmington(obsolete) A person impersonating his/her offending spouse in a procession with the aim of ridicule.skyllamycin(organic chemistry) Either of a pair of cyclodepsipeptides that are produced by bacteria and fungi and are pharmaceutically used as antibacterials, immunosuppressives, cytostatics and antihelmintics.slavisationAlternative letter-case form of Slavisation.slavizationAlternative letter-case form of Slavization.sleepcation(informal) A break from ordinary activities in order to catch up on missed sleep.sleepmarken(uncommon) A hagfish, an eel-like marine fish, Myxine glutinosa.slumgullionA stew of meat and vegetables.smilanippinA particular steroid glycoside.smokescreenSmoke used as a disguise, mask or cover, as of troops in battle.smoothbrainAlternative form of smooth brain.snakebitten(US) Alternative form of snakebit.snoozeathon(informal) A very boring event or situation.societarian(archaic) Of or pertaining to society; social.soilizationThe process of making something soil.solanorubin(organic chemistry, archaic) Synonym of lycopene.solifaction(chemistry) making solid or with an end result that is solid.solifenacinA urinary antispasmodic of the antimuscarinic class.solmisationMnemonic association of syllables with musical scale degrees.solmizationAlternative spelling of solmisation.solvsolitonAn expanding Ricci soliton on a solvmanifold.somapacitanA growth hormone medication.somatomedin(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptides which mediate the action of somatotropin on cartilage.somatorelin(pharmacology) A diagnostic agent for determining growth hormone deficiency.somatostainMisspelling of somatostatin.sonchifolin(organic chemistry) A particular melampolide.sonifaction(entomology) The production of sound by insects (typically by stridulation).sophophoranAny drosophilid of the subgenus Sophophorasorbicillin(organic chemistry) The sorbicillinoid 2E,4E)-1-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)hexa-2,4-dien-1-onesoundperson(uncommon) An audio technician.soyasaponinAny of a family of triterpene glycoside saponins found in soybeans.spafloxacinMisspelling of sparfloxacin.sparsomycin(pharmacology) A chemical compound, initially discovered as a metabolite of the fungus Streptomyces sparsogenes, that inhibits protein synthesis.spasmolytinSynonym of adiphenine.spasmotoxin(organic chemistry, archaic) An alkaloid, found in cultures of the tetanus bacillus, that induces violent convulsions.spatulationThe act of mixing something with a spatula, either manually or automatically.spectrotronA frequency-harmonic element with many stable states.speculationThe process or act of thinking or meditating on a subject.spermatoxinAlternative form of spermatotoxin.spermiation(biology) The release of mature spermatozoa from Sertoli cellsspermotoxinAlternative form of spermatotoxin.spiculation(pathology) A spiculated nodule or tumorspindlehornSynonym of saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis)spinfectionViral infection by means of centrifugation.spinophilin(biochemistry) A regulatory subunit of protein phosphatase-1 catalytic subunit, highly enriched in dendritic spines.spinulationThe formation of spinulesspiroplatin(pharmacology) A particular platinum compound used in medicine.splattergunAlternative form of splatter-gun.splenotoxinAny substance that is toxic to the spleen.splitomicinThe biochemically active lactone 1,2-dihydro-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran-3-onesplitscreenAlternative spelling of split screen.spodopteranAny moth of the genus Spodoptera.spokesorganA publication that officially represents an organization or community.spokeswomanA woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people.spokeswomenplural of spokeswomansporidesmin(biochemistry) Any of a class of indoles that are mycotoxins.sporopollen(botany) pollen composed of sporessportswoman(UK) A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.sportswomenplural of sportswomansporulationThe process of a bacterium becoming a spore.spreadation(archaic, informal) A banquet; a rich spread of food.sproutarianA person whose diet consists largely of sprouted seeds, fruits and raw vegetables.squassationA variant of the strappado in which the victim's ankles are also tied with heavy weights attached.squeegeemanA man who uses a squeegee, especially for cleaning windowsstablewomanA female attendant in a stable, looking after the horses.stabulation(obsolete) The act of stabling or housing animals.stachylysinA hemolysin produced by the fungus Stachybotrys chartarumstaffpersonA staff member.stagflation(economics) Prolonged high inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, often with recession and high unemployment.stambomycinAny of a group of polyketide macrolide antibiotics produced by Streptomyces ambofaciensstateprison(US, dated) A prison maintained by the state.stateswomanA woman who is a leader in national or international affairs.stateswomenplural of stateswomansteerswomanA woman who steers a craft.steppogenin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in the tree Artocarpus dadah.steptavidin(biochemistry) A protein, having a structure containing four cavities, that has a high affinity for biotinstercobilin(biochemistry) A tetrapyrrolic bile pigment, one of the end products of heme catabolism, responsible for the brown colour of human faecesstereocilin(biochemistry) A protein associated with the stereocilia of the inner ear.steroleosin(biochemistry) A dehydrogenase, present in oil-bearing seeds, that binds sterolsstevastelinAny of a family of depsipeptide antibiotics isolated from penicillium fungistewardsman(US, naval, dated) A steward's mate, or mess attendant.sticholysin(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytotoxic proteins found in Stichodactyla helianthus.stickpersonA stick figure.stimulationA pushing or goading toward action. [from 16th c.]stipulationThe act of stipulating; a contracting or bargaining; an agreement.stockpersonA stockman or stockwomanstonemartenAlternative form of stone marten.stonustoxinA toxin, related to perforin, present in stonefish.strahlstein(mineralogy) actinolitestrawperson(rare) Synonym of strawman.strepavidinAlternative form of streptavidin.streptactinA synthetic oligopeptide that has properties similar to streptavidinstrobilurinAny of a group of chemical compounds used agriculturally as fungicides.strohviolinAlternative form of Stroh violin.stromatoxin(organic chemistry) A peptide toxin in the venom of the spider Stromatopelma calceatumstrombolian(geology) Alternative letter-case form of Strombolian.stromelysin(biochemistry) Any of a family of metalloproteinases that cleave extracellular matrix proteins.stromolysinMisspelling of stromelysin.strongwomanA woman who demonstrates physical strength, sometimes in contests.struthonian(uncommon) A person like an ostrich; someone who ignores facts or reality or someone who lacks responsibility.stuntpersonA stuntman or stuntwoman; a person who performs stunts (for films).stylisation(British) Alternative spelling of stylization.stylizationThe process or result of designing or presenting in accordance with a style. Adoption of a style.stylophoranAny extinct animal of the class Stylophorastyrylation(organic chemistry) The addition of a styryl groupsubampliconA short length of ampliconsubaquarianLying below the surface of the water; submarine.subarration(historical) The custom of betrothing by the bestowal, on the part of the man, of marriage gifts or tokens, such as money or rings, upon the woman.subauditionThe act of understanding, or supplying, something not expressed.subbrachian(ichthyology) Relating to fish of the order Subbrachiales.subchairmanA secondary or subordinate chairman.subcreationCreation by a created being.subdecisionA decision making up part of a greater decision.subdeletion(genetics, grammar) A partial deletion.subdilutionA further dilutionsubdivision(countable, uncountable) A division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided.subdominion(taxonomy) subkingdomsubelectionA secondary or subordinate election.subequation(mathematics) An equation that forms part of another.subfractionThe result of fractionating a fraction into smaller componentssubfreshman(US, dated) A student preparing for the freshman year.subfunctionA secondary or subsidiary function.subgaussianAlternative form of sub-Gaussian.subhyoidean(archaic, anatomy, medicine) subhyoidsubincisionA urethrotomy in which the underside of the penis is incised and the urethra slit open lengthwise, from the meatus toward the base.subjugationThe act of subjugating.subjunctionAct of subjoining, or state of being subjoined.sublevationThe act of raising on high; elevation.subligation(surgery) The act of binding underneath.sublimation(psychology) The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.sublocationA smaller part of a larger location.sublunareanAlternative form of sublunarian.sublunarianBelow the surface of the Moon.subluxation(pathology, medicine) A partial dislocation of a joint, in which the articulating surfaces remain in partial contact.submonition(archaic) suggestion; promptingsubmountainLocated beneath a mountainsubmunitionAny part of a weapon (typically a bomb or missile) that separates from a parent munition before or during employment.subornationThe act of suborningsubpanation(Christianity) The doctrine that the body and blood of Christ are locally and materially present in the Eucharist under the form of bread and wine.subquestionA question making up part of a larger question.subreactionA secondary or subsidiary reaction.subreligionA secondary or subordinate religion.subrogation(law) Substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant with respect to certain rights and duties.subsidation(dated) subsidence; sinking to a lower level as from geological activitysubsolution(mathematics) A subset of solutions in game theorysubsquadronA squadron forming part of a greater squadron.subsumationthe act of subsumingsubsumptionThe act of subsuming.subterhuman(archaic) Subhuman.subtraction(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.succination(organic chemistry) Reaction with a derivative of succinic acidsuccubationsexual intercourse with a succubussuessiaceanAny dinoflagellate of the family Suessiaceae.sufferation(Rastafari, Jamaica, nonstandard) Suffering, especially due to poverty or repression.suffigation(linguistics, rare) Synonym of suffixation.suffixationThe process of adding a suffix to a word.suffocation(countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.suggilationA beating or bruising.sulfanitran(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antiinfective drug.sulfatation(chemistry) Modification by the addition of a sulfate groupsulfenation(organic chemistry) Reaction with, or conversion to a sulfenic acidsulfidation(chemistry) Reaction with sulfur to form sulfides.sulfination(organic chemistry) Addition of a sulfonate (-SO₂H) group into an organic compound.sulfonation(chemistry) The replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a sulfonic acid (-SO₃H) functional group, often by reaction with sulfuric acid at high temperaturessulfuration(chemistry) reaction with sulfursulphomucinAlternative form of sulfomucin.sumatriptanA drug used for the treatment of migraine headaches.summergreen(botany, of a plant or forest) Leaf-bearing in the year's warmer months but leaf-bare in the cooler months.sumoylationAlternative letter-case form of SUMOylation.sundriesmanSynonym of sundryman.sunnizationAlternative letter-case form of Sunnization.sunstrickenAfflicted with sunstroke.superactionsupersymmetric quantum actionsuperaltern(logic) A universal proposition from which can be inferred a corresponding subalternsuperboutonAbove a boutonsupercannonSynonym of supergun.supercation(chemistry) A cation, consisting of a large cluster of atoms, in which the positive charge is spread over many atomssupercisionAny of several forms of incision of the foreskin practised as an initiation ceremony in parts of Polynesia and the Philippines.supercolumnA column comprising multiple subcolumns.supercommonExtremely common.superdomain(taxonomy) A taxonomic grouping above domain.superfusion(medicine) The continuous flowing of a sustaining fluid over the outside of an isolated organsuperharden(transitive) To make superhard.superjovianAlternative form of super-Jovian.superlation(obsolete) exaltation of anything beyond truth or proprietysuperlectin(biochemistry) A member of a superfamily of related lectinssuperlegion(taxonomy) A group of legions.supermicron(physics) Greater than micron-scalesupermodernExtremely modern; cutting-edge.supernationAn alliance or union of several nations into a nationlike entity.superoperonA large, multi-functional operonsuperpersonA person with remarkable talents or abilities; a superman or superwoman.superphoton(rare, physics, figurative) A photonic Bose-Einstein condensate, comprised of thousands of photons sufficiently concentrated and cooled in an optical well.superregionA region that comprises several other regions.superscreenA very large screen for showing films, sports events, etc.superstrainA strain (of a disease etc.) that comprehends several substrains.supersudden(rare) Very sudden; with little or no warning.supervillin(biochemistry) A protein similar to gelsolinsupervision(uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.superweaponAn extremely powerful weapon.suppositionSomething that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.suppressionThe act or instance of suppressing.suppuration(medicine) The decay in tissue producing pus, or the pus itself.supputation(obsolete) A calculation or computation; the act of calculating or computing; reckoningsupradomain(biochemistry, genetics) A domain that contains other, smaller domainssupramedian(statistics) Greater than mediansupraoperonA large genetic unit formed by the combination of multiple operons.suprapubian(anatomy) suprapubicsupravision(obsolete) supervisionsuraddition(obsolete, rare) Something added or appended, as to a name.surdization(phonetics) devoicingsurfboatmanSynonym of surfman (“member of surf boat crew”).surrogationThe act or result of surrogating; replacement, substitution.surtaxationThe imposition of a surtax.suscitation(obsolete) The act of raising or exciting.suspirationThe act of breathing, not necessarily for a sustained period (compare respiration, which is sustained).sussurationMisspelling of susurration.sustenation(uncommon) The process of sustaining something; sustentation; maintenance.susurrationA low and indistinct whispering sound; a murmur.swampdragonEither of two species of Australian dragonfly of the genus Agrionoptera.swordswomanA woman skilled at using swords in combat.swordswomenplural of swordswomansyllabation(rare) syllabificationsylvestriansylvan; woody or woodlikesymphlebianAny arctiine moth of the genus Symphlebia.synchrotron(physics) A form of cyclotron in which charged particles are accelerated by an electric field that is synchronized with a magnetic field that keeps them in a circular path.syncopation(linguistics, phonology) The contraction of a word by means of loss or omission of sounds or syllables in the middle thereof.syndicationThe act of syndicating a news feature by publishing it in multiple newspapers etc, simultaneouslysyndyasmianPertaining to the state of pairing together sexually; said of animals during periods of procreation and while rearing their offspring.syngenesian(botany, archaic) syngenesious; synantheroussynonymiconSynonym of thesaurus.syntaphilin(biochemistry) An axonal mitochondrial protein that disrupts synapse activitysynthespianA completely computer-generated character who appears in a film or similar work; a virtual actor.