Scu´tum, n.; pl. scuta. See Scutellum.

Sec´ondary Cov´erts. The smaller wing-feathers growing from the forearm and its region, overlying the bases of the secondary quills. (89.)

Sec´ondary Quills or Sec´ondaries. Quills growing upon the forearm.

Seg´ment, n. A portion specially distinguished. The tarsus is a segment of the leg.

Segmenta´tion, n. Division into parts. Particularly applied to a process which takes place in the vitellus or yolk during incubation.

Sel´la Tur´cica, n. A certain part of the sphenoid bone.

Se´men, n. The male fluid, containing spermatozoa.

Semi- (in composition). Half.

Semilu´nar, a. Crescentic.

Semimembrano´sus, n. A certain muscle of the thigh.