S.

semis

 (ss.) [se´mis] (L.)

half.

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signa

 [sig´nah] (L.)

mark or write; abbreviated S. or sig. in prescriptions, followed by the signature.

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S.

abbr.

1. saint

2. sea

3. Medicine signature

4.

a. signor

b. signore

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