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Spermicide
Spermicide A chemical agent that kills sperm. Used as a form of birth control, either alone or paired with another method such as a condom or diaphragm.
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Sperm
A sperm cell, or spermatozoon (pl. spermatozoa) (in Greek: sperm = semen and zoon = alive), is the haploid cell that is the male gamete. It is carried in fluid called semen, and is capable of fertilising an egg cell to form a zygote. A zygote can grow into a new organism, such as a human. Sperm cells contain half of the genetic information needed to create life. Generally, the sex of the offspring is determined by the sperm, through the chromosomal pair "XX" (for a female) or "XY" (for a male).
Condom
A sheath worn over the penis or inside the vagina (female condom) during intercourse to protect against pregnancy and disease.
Diaphragm
The muscle wall between the chest and the abdomen. It is the major muscle that the body uses for breathing.
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Sperm
A sperm cell, or spermatozoon (pl. spermatozoa) (in Greek: sperm = semen and zoon = alive), is the haploid cell that is the male gamete. It is carried in fluid called semen, and is capable of fertilising an egg cell to form a zygote. A zygote can grow into a new organism, such as a human. Sperm cells contain half of the genetic information needed to create life. Generally, the sex of the offspring is determined by the sperm, through the chromosomal pair "XX" (for a female) or "XY" (for a male).
Sperm allergy
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm antibodies
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm bank
An organization that collects and stores sperm for artificial insemination. Individuals or couples can store their own sperm for later use, or can get sperm from donors.
Sperm motility
The ability of sperm to move and swim quickly.
Spermatogenesis
Formation of sperm.
Spermatorrhea
The term for ejaculation while asleep and having an erotosexual dream, medically used in the era when this normal occurrence was falsely classified as pathology.
Spermatozoa
(singular, spermatozoon) The male gamete; a haploid, usually small, flagellated cell.
Spermatozoon
(plural, spermatozoa) The male gamete; a haploid, usually small, flagellated cell.
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Solids
Foods given to babies other than formula or breast milk. Solids are usually introduced when an infant is around 6 months of age.
Sperm allergy
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm antibodies
An immune reaction to sperm, causing your body to produce antibodies that kill or disable sperm. In a small percentage of women (some estimate less than 2 percent) this condition can be serious enough to cause infertility; men can also develop antibodies to their own sperm.
Sperm bank
An organization that collects and stores sperm for artificial insemination. Individuals or couples can store their own sperm for later use, or can get sperm from donors.
Sperm motility
The ability of sperm to move and swim quickly.
Spermicide
Spinal disorders
Any of the disorders relating to the spine, including spina bifida and scoliosis.
Squat bar
A U-shaped bar that can attach to a birthing bed if a laboring woman wants to squat when she's ready to push the baby out. Some birthing beds already have this feature attached.
Station
Station: A term used to describe the location of a baby's presenting part (usually the top of the head) relative to the mother's pelvic bones during pregnancy and labor; ranges from -5 when the presenting part is at the inlet of the maternal pelvis to +5 when it is at the outlet (and delivery is imminent).
Stepping reflex
Also called the walking reflex, this is one of the reflexes present at birth. When held over a flat surface, a newborn will move her legs as if she's taking steps.
Sterility
The permanent inability of a man or woman to reproduce.
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