Glossary S

Surgical ward refers to a block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who underwent surgery to treat their disease or injury by operative procedures.

Split system refers to a heat pump or central air conditioning system with components located both inside and outside the home. The split system, is the most common design of airconditioner for home use.

Secondary container refers to a receptacle into which primary containers are placed.

Secondary aluminum refers to an aluminum-bearing scrap or aluminum-bearing materials.

Scouring is defined as the actual separation of dirt, grease, and foreign matter from grease wool. This is usually done in a lukewarm, mildly alkaline solution, followed by a rinse.

Syndromatic Clues refer to behavioral, verbal, situational indicators of suicide risk.

Suicide Syndrome refers to long-term self-destructive life process.

Suicide Rehearsal means to try out of plan without intent to die (e.g., driving by a bridge).