Rup´ture. 1. Forcible tearing or breaking of a part. 2. Hernia.
Sa´crum. The triangular bone situated at the end of the spine. It is formed of five vertebræ, amalgamated and wedged in between the two innominate bones.
Sag´it-tal. Shaped like, or resembling, an arrow.
Sal´i-va´´tion. An excessive discharge of saliva.
Sal´pin-gi´´tis. Inflammation of an oviduct or of the eustachian tube.
Sal´´var-san´. A compound invented by Ehrlich for the treatment of diseases caused by the Spirillæ, such as syphilis and recurrent fever. It is popularly called 606.
Sa-præ´mi-a. Poisoning of the blood by the absorption of toxins from localized infections as from the uterus.
Scap´u-la. The shoulder blade.
Scro´tum. The pouch which contains the testicles and their accessory organs.
Se-ba´ceous. 1. Pertaining to sebum or suet. 2. Secreting a greasy lubricating substance.