SOMATOMETRY
a classification of people that is based on body form and the relationship of physique and psychological features.
SOMATOSENSORY AREA
It is an area of the cerebral cortex that can be mapped by evoked potentials to reveal corresponding points to…
SOMATOSTATIN
a hormone that is secreted by the hypothalamus to inhibit the release of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.…
SOMATOTOPIC ORGANIZATION
the distribution of areas of motor cortex that relate to the activities of skeletal muscles. Also read somatosensory area; motor…
SOMATOTYPE
a body or physique as it relates to behaviour characteristics. Have a look on constitutional type for more understanding.
SOMESTHESIA (SOMAESTHESIA)
sensitivity to cutaneous, kinaesthetic and visceral stimulation. Also called somesthesis.
SOMNOLENCE
the excessive sleepiness that can be pathological or due to medication, sleep disorder or a medical condition.
SONIC PATHFINDER
Trademark for a mobility assistance device a person wears on their head when they are vision impaired. A tone lets…
SOPHROSYNE
a character ideal recommended by Plato that has no English equivalent but can be used for temperance or moderation.
SOPITE SYNDROME
a syndrome that can develop after the prolonged exposure to a virtual reality, like driving or using flight simulators. Its…
SORCERY DRUGS
a group of plant alkaloids that have a healing or intoxicating purpose and have been used since ancient times. These…
SORT-RECALL TASK
used in memory research where items are sorted into groups and then are recalled.
SOTOS SYNDROME
an inherited condition with distinctive facial features, a cerebral disorder, mental retardation, increased birth weight and early growth. Some symptoms…