SGN-15A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It combines a monoclonal antibody with the anticancer drug doxorubicin.
SGN-30A monoclonal antibody that binds to cells that have the CD30 antigen on their surface, including Hodgkin disease cells and cells from anaplastic large…
SGN-40A monoclonal antibody that binds to cells that have the CD40 antigen on their surface, including cells from multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and…
SGOTAn enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of SGOT released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or…
SGPTAn enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of SGPT released into the blood may be a sign of liver damage, cancer, or other diseases.
SHAA client software component that declares a client's health state (by providing a statement of health) to a NAP agent.
SHA-1Secure Hash Algorithm, for computing a condensed representation of a message or a data file specified by FIPS PUB 180-1.
shadAny of several species of forage fish that have a rather deep body. In Arizona, the most common is the threadfin shad.
shade symbolA pattern used to shade polygons in ARC/INFO. Shade symbol patterns include crosshatch, repeating, and solid fill.
Shading CoefficientA measure of window glazing performance that is the ratio of the total solar heat gain through a specific window to the total solar heat gain through a…
shadowIn secure systems, a permutation of the bits in a byte or other data unit, which permutation is used to increase redundancy during the signature process.
Shadow CopyA shadow copy is a high fidelity point-in-time copy of the original data. In the Windows environment, shadow copies are created using the Volume Shadow…
shadow lossThe attenuation caused to a radio signal by obstructions in the propagation path. 2.
shadow pagetablesA technique for hiding the layout of machine memory from a virtual machine's operating system.
Shadow PersonA commonly-reported inky black humanoid entity that moves fast, it is often spotted out of the corner of the eye and has been interpreted to be anything…
Shadow zoneThe region where direct sound does not penetrate because of upward diffraction due to vertical temperature and/or wind gradients.
shadowingA method of data replication that maintains an exact copy of electronic records, typically by continuously capturing changes and applying them at the…
ShaftThe vertical segment of a column or pilaster between the base and the capital.
Shaft horsepowerA measure of the actual mechanical energy per unit time delivered to a turning shaft. 1 shaft horsepower = 1 electric horsepower = 550 ft-lb/second.
Shaft houseHouse at top of the access shaft to gate chamber, which secures access to the gates.
Shaft or Morning Glory SpillwayA vertical or inclined shaft into which flood water spills and then is conducted through, under, or around a dam by means of a conduit or tunnel.
Shaft spillwayA vertical or inclined shaft into which water spills and then is conveyed through, under, or around a dam by means of a conduit or tunnel.
ShakeShake - this is another name for Pai Gow Poker.
shake cultureAn agitated suspension in culture providing adequate aeration for cells in the liquid medium.
shakerA platform, with set or variable speed control, used to agitate vessels containing liquid cell cultures. Also described as a platform shaker.
ShaleA rock formed of consolidated mud. Fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from hardened clay and silt that typically splits into thin layers.
Shale (outcrop)A fine-grained sedimentary rock characterized by parallel layering.
Shale oilSlow-flowing, dark brown, heavy oil obtained when kerogen in oil shale is vaporized at high temperatures and then condensed.
shallow copyA copy of an object in which copies of all the object's sub-components are not also made.
Shallow FogFog in which the visibility at 6 feet above ground level is 5/8ths statute mile or more and the apparent visibility in the fog layer is less than 5/8ths…
sham therapy(...THAYR-uh-pee) An inactive treatment or procedure that is intended to mimic as closely as possible a therapy in a clinical trial.
shannon (Sh)The unit of information derived from the occurrence of one of two equiprobable, mutually exclusive, and exhaustive events.
Shannon's lawA statement defining the theoretical maximum rate at which error-free digits can be transmitted over a bandwidth-limited channel in the presence of noise…
shaping networkA network inserted in a circuit for the purpose of improving or modifying the waveform of signals.
ShardSoul Shard. An item gained by the Warlock through Soul Draining, used to cast several spells such as Ritual of Summoning and to conjure Soulstones.
shareShare means the basic unit of capital of a Connecticut credit union. Members may receive dividends based on the number of shares held.
Share AccountCredit unions call savings accounts share accounts because at a credit union you are a part owner of the credit union.
Share CertificateA form of savings instrument where the member agrees to maintain the deposit in the credit union for a specific period of time in exchange for interest…
Share classSome stocks and certain mutual funds subdivide their shares into classes or groups to designate their special characteristics.
Share Draft AccountCredit unions call checking accounts share draft accounts. Share draft accounts are a transaction accounts.
Share of VoiceRefers to the relative portion of exposure of an advertiser within a defined market sector over a period of time.
share-level ACLIn Windows, a special type of ACL, distinct from ACLs on files, that can be used to restrict access to various users or groups.
shared AMIAn AMI that users other than the owner have launch permissions for.
shared AMISHAAn Amazon Machine Image that a developer builds and makes available for others to use.
Shared equity mortgageA home loan in which the lender is granted a share of the equity in the property, there by allowing the lender to participate in the proceeds from resale.
shared fieldA field that is used in more than one form. For example, many forms have a creation date field, so designers can define the field once and reuse it.
shared memoryA piece of "memory" accessible by two different processes who otherwise would not see each other's memory.
Shared SecretA secret used in authentication that is known to the claimant and the verifier.
shared service link connectionA service link connection that can be used by any service customer (SC) in a predefined set of SCs on a first-come, first-service-basis; that is, during a…
shared viewA view of a list, document library, or Web Part Page that every user with the appropriate permissions on a site can see.
Shared Web PartA Web Part added to a Web Part Page by a user who is working on the page in shared view.
ShareholderIf you own stock in a corporation, you are a shareholder of that corporation. You're considered a majority shareholder if you alone or in combination with…
sharesA document signifying part ownership in a company. The terms "share" and "stock" are often used interchangeable.
sharewareSoftware available for downloading from public networks and bulletin board systems, usually at little cost.
Sharpe ratioUsing the Sharpe ratio is one way to compare the relationship of risk and reward in following different investment strategies, such as emphasizing growth…
sharpnessThe informal, subjective evaluation of detail in the clarity or resolution seen in an image.
shave biopsy(BY-ahp-see) A procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a…
ShearLiterally the sliding of one layer across another, with deformation and fracturing in the direction parallel to the movement.
Shear strengthInternal resistance to stress (or movement) that comes from friction and cohesion of the sediment.
Shear wallA vertical lateral-force-resisting element in a structure assigned to resist wind or earthquake generated lateral forces.
Shear zoneAn area where the rock mass has moved along the plane of contact which often becomes a channel for ground water.
sheathOf a communications or power cable, the outer covering or coverings of tough material, often plastic, that is resistant to environmental hazards such as…
sheath kilometersThe actual length of cable in route kilometers. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]
sheath milesThe actual length of cable in route miles. [47CFR]
SheathingA construction element used to cover the exterior of wall framing and roof trusses.
shebangIrish for the whole McGillicuddy. In Perl culture, a portmanteau of "sharp" and "bang", meaning the #!
Shed DormerA dormer window covered by a single roof slope without a gable.
sheep sorrelA plant that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects. The scientific name is Rumex acetosella .
Sheepsfoot rollerA tamping roller having lugs with feet extending at their outer tips.
Sheet FlowFlow that occurs overland in places where there are no defined channels, the flood water spreads out over a large area at a uniform depth.
Sheet iceIce formed by the freezing of liquid precipitation or the freezing of melted solid precipitation (see snow depth)
Sheet pilingSteel strips shaped to interlock with each other when driven into the ground.
Sheet washA flow of rainwater that covers the entire ground surface with a thin film and is not concentrated into streams.
Shelf CloudA low, horizontal wedge-shaped arcus cloud, associated with a thunderstorm gust front (or occasionally with a cold front, even in the absence of…
shelf lifeperiod of time before deterioration renders materials unusable or the content of no value
Sheridan's FormulaA liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.
SheriffThe executive officer of local court in some areas. In other jurisdictions the sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of a county.
Sherman ActThe basic antitrust statute prohibiting any unreasonable interference, conspiracy, restraint of trade, or monopolies with respect to interstate commerce.
SHIELDShield (screen) A screen to shield a rain-gauge from the influence of the wind, or to shield a thermometer against insolation.
shielded enclosure[A] room or container designed to attenuate electromagnetic radiation. [INFOSEC-99]
shielded pairA 2-wire transmission line surrounded by a sheath of conductive material that protects it from the effects of external fields and confines fields produced…
shielded twisted pairA transmission line composed of a twisted 2-wire metallic transmission line surrounded by a sheath of conductive material that protects it from the…
ShieldingA protective barrier, usually a dense material, which reduces the passage of radiation from radioactive materials to the surroundings.
shielding effectivenessThe factor that expresses the attenuation caused by scattering, e.g., of radiant or acoustic energy, during its passage through a medium.
shiftThe movement of some or all of the characters or bits of a word by the same number of character or bit positions in the direction of a specified end of a…
Shift BossThe individual in charge of the casino during a given work shift.