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Spermicide refers to the chemical method of contraception, including creams, gels, foams, suppositories, and films, that works to reduce the survival of sperm in the vagina.

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Sphincter muscle refers to a type of parallel muscle that is a technically endless strap muscle with fibers arranged to surround and close openings upon contraction, such as the orbicularis oris. Sphincter muscle is also referred to as circular muscles.

Sphingomyelin lipoidosis is another name of Niemann-Pick disease which refers to a biochemical disorder affecting a lipid (fat) called sphingomyelin which results resulting usually in progre

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Sphingomyelinase deficiency is another name of Niemann-Pick disease that refers to a biochemical disorder affecting a lipid (fat) called sphingomyelin which results resulting usually in prog

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Sphinx is a term used referring to a mysterious, inscrutable person. Sphinx is after the name "Sphinx" which is a winged monster in Greek mythology who had a woman's head and a lion's body which killed anyone who was not able to answer its riddle. Spinkx is from the Greek word sphinx, literally, strangler

Deutsch: Spinne / Español: araña / Português: aranha / Français: araignée / Italiano: ragno

A spider in psychology typically refers to the symbol or the object of a fear known as arachnophobia, which is one of the most common specific phobias. This phobia causes intense fear and anxiety at the sight or thought of spiders. In other contexts, spiders may also appear in dream analysis or represent deeper unconscious symbols, often related to creativity, manipulation, or entrapment.

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Deutsch: Spin / Español: sesgo / Português: viés / Français: biais / Italiano: inclinazione

In the psychology context, spin refers to a form of biased communication or framing in which information is presented in a way that influences how it is interpreted, often to create a favorable impression or support a particular viewpoint. Spin involves selectively emphasizing certain aspects of a situation or event while downplaying or omitting other elements to shape perceptions, beliefs, or attitudes. It is closely related to cognitive biases and persuasive communication techniques.

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Spin doctor refers to a representative who is adept in presenting a favorable interpretation of events, utterances, and actions for a politician or some other public figure; one who manipulates news.

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