Symptom. A change in the body or in its functions which indicates disease.

Symptomatic. Pertaining to symptoms.

Synovial Membrane. The lining of a joint, which from its oily secretion allows the bones to move freely upon each other.

Synovitis. Described on [page 452].

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Tapping. Removing collected fluid by introducing a hollow tube through the flesh.

Temperament. Peculiarities of the constitution manifested by traits which we denominate character.

Tenesmus. Straining at stool.

Tent. A compressed, dried cylinder of sponge, previously treated with Gum Arabic, which enlarges the canal in which it is placed by expansion from the absorption of moisture.

Testicles. Described on [page 773]; Illus. [page 207].