Glossary S
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Sperm cryopreservation refers to the freezing of sperm for later use.
Spermatozoon in the psychology context refers to the Male reproductive cell, or sperm, that plays a role in biological reproduction. While the term itself is primarily biological, it can be relevant in psychology, particularly in areas like developmental psychology, reproductive health, fertility issues, and the psychological implications of assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
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.
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