SC-70935A substance being studied for its ability to stimulate the production of blood cells during chemotherapy. It is a type of colony-stimulating factor.
ScaffoldThe central protein aceous core structure of condensed eukaryotic chromosomes. The scaffold is composed of non-histone chromosomal protein s.
ScalabilityThe capacity of a system to expand without requiring major reconfiguration or re-entry of data.
ScalarA constant number. 1, -16, .3534, 7346 are all scalars.
scalar contextThe situation in which an "expression" is expected by its surroundings (the code calling it) to return a single "value" rather than a "list" of values.
scalar literalA number or quoted "string"--an actual "value" in the text of your program, as opposed to a "variable".
scalar valueA value that happens to be a "scalar" as opposed to a "list".
scalar variableA "variable" prefixed with 0/code> that holds a single value.
ScaleRatio of map distance to Earth distance. Thus, in a 1:24,000 scale map, one centimeter, inch, or foot equals 24,000 centimeters, inches, or feet on the…
scale barA map element that shows the map scale graphically.
Scale OutScale Out is the term usually applied to scaling an application or service through the use of multiple service component instances, which typically…
Scale UpConversion of a process, such as fermentation of a micro-organism, from a small laboratory scale to a larger industrial scale.
Scale-to-GrayAn option to display a black and white image file in an enhanced mode, making it easier to view.
Scaled saleA type of timber sale contract that specifies measuring or scaling of the included timber after removal.
ScalerAn electronic instrument for counting radiation induced pulses from radiation detectors such as a Geiger-Muller tube.
ScalingPrying loose pieces of rock off a face or roof to avoid danger of their falling unexpectedly.
scaling activityA process that changes the size, configuration, or makeup of an Auto Scaling group by launching or terminating instances.
Scaling LawA mathematical relationship, which permits the effects of a nuclear (or atomic) explosion of given energy yield to be determined as a function of distance…
scalpel(SKAL-pul) A small, thin knife used for surgery.
scanA picture of structures inside the body. Scans often used in diagnosing, staging, and monitoring disease include liver scans, bone scans, and computed…
scan lineThe line produced on a recording medium frame by a single sweep of a scanner. [JP1] 2. Synonym scanning line.
Scan ResolutionA scan setting referring to the number of dots per inch (dpi) that are stored. The greater the dpi, the greater the amount of captured detail on the scan.
Scan TypeThe path made in space by a point on the radar beam; for example, circular, helical, conical, spiral, or sector.
scan-stop lockupIn automatic link establishment (ALE) radios, the undesired condition in which the normal process of (a) scanning radio channels, (b) stopping on the…
scannerIn medicine, an instrument that takes pictures of the inside of the body.
ScanningScanning is the process of converting a hard copy paper document into a digital image for use in a computer system.
scanning directionIn facsimile transmitting equipment, the scanning of an object, such as a message surface or the developed plane in the case of a drum, along parallel…
scanning electron microscope(Abbreviation: SEM). An electron-beam-based microscope used to examine, in a three dimensional screen image, the surface structure of prepared specimens.
scanning fieldIn facsimile systems, the total of the areas that are actually explored by the scanning spot during the scanning of the object by the transmitter or…
scanning lineIn an imaging system, the path traversed by a scanning spot during a single line sweep.
scanning line frequencyIn facsimile, the frequency at which a fixed line perpendicular to the direction of scanning is crossed by a scanning spot.
scanning line lengthIn facsimile systems, the total length of a scanning line, equal to the spot speed divided by the scanning line frequency.
scanning line periodIn facsimile systems, the time interval between (a) the instant at which the scanning spot probes or writes to a given spot on one scanning line, and (b)…
scanning pitchThe distance between the centers of consecutive scanning lines.
scanning rateIn facsimile and television systems, the rate of displacement of the scanning spot along the scanning line.
Scanning ServicesServices that create an electronic image or electronic document version of a paper-based document.
Scanning SoftwareSoftware that enables a scanner to deliver industry standard formats for images in a collection. Enables the use of OCR and coding of the images.
scanning spotIn facsimile systems, the area on the object, i.e., the original, covered instantaneously by the pickup system of the scanner.
SCARAbbreviation for sequence characterized amplified region.
Scare CardA card that may well turn the best hand into trash. If you have T ♣-8♣ and the flop comes Q♦-J♦-9 ♠, you almost assuredly have the best hand.
scarificationThe chemical or physical treatment given to certain seed s having hard, impermeable seed coats in order to puncture or weaken the seed coat sufficiently…
ScarifyLoosening topsoil or breaking up the forest floor to improve conditions for seed germination or tree planting.
SCARLETSolar Concentrator Arrays with Refractive Linear Element Technology.
ScatterWhen refering to photons and light, scattering describes the phenomenon of a source absorbing, and then emanating light in all directions.
ScatteredWhen used to describe precipitation (for example: "scattered showers") - Area coverage of convective weather affecting 30 percent to 50 percent of a…
ScatteringThe process in which a beam of light is diffused or deflected by collisions with particles suspended in the atmosphere.
scattering centerIn the microstructure of a transmission medium, a site at which electromagnetic waves are scattered.
scattering coefficientThe factor that expresses the attenuation caused by scattering, e.g., of radiant or acoustic energy, during its passage through a medium.
scattering cross sectionThe area of an incident wavefront, at a reflecting surface or medium, such as an object in space, through which will pass radiant energy, that, if…
scattering lossThe part of the transmission (power) loss that results from scattering within a transmission medium or from roughness of a reflecting surface.
scavengeTo search, without authorization, through residual data to acquire sensitive information. [2382-pt.8]
scavengingSearching through object residue to acquire data. [INFOSEC-99]
SCC(1) Standing Consultative Commission (Treaty negotiation related term). (2) Space Control Center. 258
SCC (single copy cluster)A single copy cluster is a clustered Exchange deployment that uses shared storage and can have multiple active and passive servers (referred to as nodes)…
SCC (Site Consistency Checker) (aka SKCC)The updated version of the Exchange Server 5.5 Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) that works in conjunction with (and is part of) the Exchange Site…
Scenario EvaluationOne of the three types of performance evaluations. The primary goal of a scenario evaluation is to measure performance of a biometric system operating in…
Scenean area, object, or person external to the examining forensic laboratory facility, from which evidence is identified, documented, collected, and/or…
scene cutVideo imagery in which consecutive frames are highly uncorrelated.
scene cut responseIn video systems, the perceived impairments associated with a scene cut.
Scenic integrityThe degree of "intactness" of a landscape, which is related to the existing amount of visual disturbance present.
Scenic qualityA measure of the intrinsic beauty of landform, water form, or vegetation in the landscape, as well as any visible human additions or alterations to the…
Scenic resourcesThe visible physical features on a landscape (e.g., land, water, vegetation, animals, structures, and other features).
Scenic valueThe importance of a landscape based on human perception of the intrinsic beauty of landform, water form, and vegetation in the landscape, as well as any…
SCFA drug being studied for its ability to increase the number of stem cells in the blood. It is a type of hematopoietic cell growth factor.
SCH 54031A drug used to treat hepatitis C infections. It is also being studied in the treatment and prevention of cancer.
SCH 66336An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called enzyme inhibitors. Also called lonafarnib.
SCH-58500A substance that has been studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. SCH-58500 is a weakened adenovirus that carries the p53 gene into tumor cells…
schedule(SKEH-jool) In clinical trials, the step-by-step plan for how patients are to be treated; for example, the drug or type of radiation therapy that is to be…
Schedule "A" OccupationsThe Department of Labor (DOL) has given DHS, authority to approve labor certifications for these occupations.
Schedule C EmployeeOne who holds a Federal appointment for a position that is excepted from the competitive service because of its policy-determining nature or because it…
Scheduled flightsAir flights that are publicly scheduled and promoted by major airlines.
Scheduled itemsArticles such as jewelry, furs, stamps, coins, guns, computers, antiques, and other items that may exceed normal policy limits in your regular homeowner…