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(sku-tel-a’rin). A crystalline _principle, CyoH,0;, found in scutellar i a and other biate plants. Dose, 1-4 gr. (0.006-0.26 gm.). scutiform (sku’tif-orm) [L. scu’tum shield + for’ma form]. Shaped like a shield. Either of the turbin- Twenty grains, See weights Morbid sensi- scoleciasis (sko-les-i’as-is) [Gr. σκώληξ worm]. The morbid state due to the presence of larvx of moths or butterflies in the body. scoleciform (sko-les’if-orm). Resembling a scolex. scolecitis (sko-le-si’tis) [Gr. σκώληξ worm]. Same as appendicitis. scolecoid (sko’lek-oid). | 1. Resembling a worm. 2. Resembling a skolex; hydatid. scolecoidectomy (sko-lek-oi-dek’to-me). dicectomy. scolecoid it is (sko’’le-koid-i’ tis) IGr. σκωληκοειδής vermiform]. Same as appendicitis. scolecology (sko-le-kol’o-je) (Gr. σκώληξ worm + λόγος discourse]. Same as helminthology. scolectomy (sko-lek’to-me). Appendicectomy. scoledocostomy (sko-le-do-kos’to-me). Same as append i cos to my. scolex (sko'leks), pl. scol’ices (Gr. σκώληξ worm]. A cestode parasite (as a tapeworm) in the larval stage, in which it consists of a head and vesicular body, without a trace of organs. scoliokyphosis (sko’le-o-ki-fo’sis) [scoliosis + kyphosis]. Combined lateral and posterior curvature of the spine. scoliometer (sko-le-om’et-er) (Gr. σκολιός crooked + μέτρον measure]. An apparatus for measuring curves, especially those of the spinal column. scoliorachitic (sko’le-o-ra-kit’ik). Affected with scoliosis and rickets. scoliosiometry (sko’'le-os-e-om’et-re) IGr. oxo) lio ows curvation + μέτρον Ἔ ment of curvatures, especially those of the vertebral column. scoliosis (sko-le-o’sis) [Gr. σκολίωσις curvation]. Abnormal curvature of the vertebral column, especially a lateral curvature. cicatricial s., that which is due to a cicatricial contraction following caries or necrosis. coxitic 8., scoliosis in the lumbar region caused by hip disease. empyema tic s., that which is caused by empyema. habit-s., scoliosis due to improper position of the body. tory 8., that which is due to vertebral disease. ischiatic s., that which is due to hip disease. myopathic s., that which is due to paralysis of the muscles that support the trunk. ocu 8., ophthalmic s., scoliosis attributed to tilting of the head on account of astigmatism. osteopathic s., that which is caused by disease of the vertebrz. paralytic s., lateral curvature of the spinal column. rachitic 8., spinal curvature due to rickets. rheumatic 8., that which is due to rheumatism of the dorsal muscles. sciatic s., curvation of the spinal column toward the affected side in sciatica. static 5., that which i is due to difference in the length of the legs. scoliosometer (sko-le-o-som’et-er). Scoliosiometer. scoliotic (sko-le-ot’ik). Affected with or pertaining to scoliosis. scoliotone (sko’le-o-tén). An apparatus for the forcible correction of scoliosis. scolopsia (sko-lop’se-ah) [Gr. σκόλοψ a pointed thing]. A suture between two bones that allows motion upon each other. scombrin (skom’brin). found in mackerel sperm. scoop (skoop). A spoon-like instrument for clearing out cavities. Mules’ s., a form of curet used in eye operations. Appen- A ptomain, CyoHggN.O., ; (sko-pa‘rin). A yellowish, crystalline principle, 20,0, from the tops of Cyt’is Scopa’rius: diuretic. Hypodermic dose, 4-1 er. (0.033-0.066 gm.). scoparius (sko-pa’re-us). The tops of Cyl'is us Scopa’ 'rius, or broom, a leguminous shrub. They contain the alkaloid spartein and the principle scoparin. They are diuretic, purgative, and 856 SCOTOMA emetic, and are used in dropsy. Dose of fluidextract, 4-1 fl.dr. (2-4 c.c.); of decoction, 1-2 fl.oz. (30-60 c.c.). scopola (sko-po’lah). The dried rhizome and larger roots of Scopo’lia carniol’ica. It contains the same constituents as Af’ropa belladon' na, and is used like belladonna as a sedative and narcotic. Dose, 5 gr. (0.324 gm.). scopolamin (sko-pol-am’in). A mydriatic alkaloid, CyH2,NO, + H,0, from the root of Scopo'lia atropos'des, Ae ropa belladon’ na, and other solanaceous plants. Dose of ei iroboor ato-ay BT. (0.00025 0.0011 gm.). 8. mid, a crystalline sedative and “a irieteoe aie in action to atropin, but not producing dryne of the throat and other disagreeable symptoms. Subcutaneous dose, »}5- By BT. (0.00025-0.0011 gm.). It is used locally in 0.1-0.2 per cent. solution. scopolein (sko-po'le-in). A crystalline alkaloid, 17Hz,NO,, from plants of the genera Scopo'lia, ubot sia, and At‘ropa: a strong mydriatic and sedative.: Scopolia (sko-po’le-ah) [after J. A. Scopoli]. A genus of solanaceous plants. atropoi'des (carniolica), of Europe, and S. jap on’ica and S. lu’rid a, of Asia, have properties like those of hyoscyamus and belladonna. Dose of fluidextract of the rhizome, 1-3 min. (0.06-0.2 c.c.). scopolin (sko’po-lin). An alkaloid or glucosid, CyH,;NO,, obtainable from scopolamin; narcotic. scopomorphinism (sko-po-mor’fin-izm). Addiction to the use of scopolamin and morphin. scopophobia (sko-po-fo’be-ah) (Gr. σκοπεῖν to view + φόβος fear]. A morbid dread of being seen. scoracratia (skor-ak-ra’she-ah) (Gr. σκῶρ dung + dxparia lack of control]. The involuntary discharge of feces. scorbutic (skor-bu’tik) [L. scorbu‘tic us]. taining to or affected with scurvy. scorbutus (skor-bu’tus). Latin for scurvy. scordinemia (skor-din-e’me-ah) (Gr. for “yawning’’]. Yawning and stretching with a feeling of Ja itude, occurring as a preliminary symptom of some infectious disease. scoretemia, scoreteomia (skor-et-e’me-ah) [Gr. ox@p dung + αἷμα blood]. Autointoxication due to the absorption of putrescent fecal material from the intestine. scotodinia (sko-to-din’e-ah) [Gr. oxéros darkne + δῖνος whirl]. Dizzine with obscurity of vision and headache. scotogram, scotograph (sko’to-gram, sko’to-graf) [Gr. σκότος darkne + γὙράφειν to write]. 1.Same as skiagraph. 2. The effect produced upon a photographic plate in the dark by certain substances. scotographic (sko-to-graf’ik). graphic plate in the dark. scotography (sko-tog’raf-e). Same as skiagraphy. scotoma (sko-to’mah), pl. scoto’mat a [Gr. σκότωμα]. 1. A blind or partially blind area in the visual field. 2. An appearance as of dark, vanishing, cloudy patches before the eyes. absolute s., an area in the visual field as to which the eye is absolutely blind. annular s., a scotomatous zone which surrounds the center of the visual field. Called also ring-s. 8. au’ris, lo of power to hear sounds which come from a certain direction. central s., blindne limited to a part of the visual field corresponding to the macula lutea. color- 8., color-blindne as to a part of the visual field. flimmer s., a kind in which the glimmering begins in the center of vision and spreads outward. flitte 8., a variety with serrate margins, and usually producing an extensive defect of vision. Same as feichopsia. insular 5., a scotoma occurring as a spot completely surrounded by the visible portion of the field. negative s., one due to lesion of the retina and not perceptible to Per- Affecting a photo-