Dictionary

subq See subcutaneous.

subscapular Under the scapula. For example, the subscapularis muscle originates beneath the scapula.

subscapularis muscle A muscle that moves the arm by turning it inward (internal rotation). The tendon of the subscapularis muscle is one of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and constitute the rotator cuff. Each of these four tendons connects to a muscle that moves the shoulder in a specific direction. See also scapula.

subtotal hysterectomy See hysterectomy, partial.

subungual onychomycosis, proximal white See onychomycosis, proximal white subungual.

strawberry hemangioma or strawberry mark See hemangioma, capillary.

strep See streptococcus.

strep throat An infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria that can lead to serious complications if not adequately treated. Treatment usually involves use of antibiotics. See streptococcus.

streptococcus A group of bacteria that causes a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope, streptococcus bacteria look like a twisted bunch of round berries. Illnesses caused by streptococcus include strep throat, strep pneumonia, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever (and rheumatic heart valve damage), glomerulonephritis, the skin disorder erysipelas, and PANDAS. Familiarly known as strep.

streptococcus, group A See Streptococcus pyogenes.

streptococcus, group B A major cause of infections, including those involving pregnant women and newborn infants. Group B strep can infect the mother’s uterus, placenta, and urinary tract; in fact, it is present in the vagina of around 10 to 25 percent of all pregnant women. Group B strep can be transferred between heterosexual couples…

Streptococcus faecalis An old name for Enterococcus faecalis.