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spider angioma - dilation of tiny capillaries (blood vessels), usually affecting the skin, with a
central red dot from which the blood vessels radiate
splenomegaly - abnormal enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size
stomach ulcer - an ulcer within the stomach
stupor - state of impaired consciousness characterized by a marked reduction
in capacity, particularly to external stimuli
subarachnoid
hemorrhage - bleeding within the skull, between the arachnoid and pia membranes.
subdural hematoma - rapidly clotting blood collecting below the inner layer of the dura
but external to the brain and arachnoid membrane
syncope - brief loss of consciousness caused by a sudden fall of blood pressure
and lack of oxygen to the brain
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