Striking stones close to the ear
Sanskrit Term: अश्मनोःसंघटनंकर्णयोर्मूले A step in neonatal resuscitation in which a sound stimulus is produced by striking two stones together close to the baby’s ear. Alternate Name(s): Ashman Sanghatan Karnayor Mule
Stump bandage
Sanskrit Term: स्थगिकाबन्धः A type of bandage used for the tip of the thumb, finger or penis. Alternate Name(s): Sthagikabandhah
Suction
Sanskrit Term: आचूषणकर्म A procedure in which body fluids or foreign bodies are removed using a suction force. Alternate Name(s): Achushan Karma
Surgery
Sanskrit Term: शल्यतन्त्रम् One of the eight clinical branches of Ä€yurveda which deals with surgery. Alternate Name(s): Shalya Tantram
Surgical needle
Sanskrit Term: सूचीशस्त्रम् A surgical needle used for suturing or venepuncture. Alternate Name(s): Suchi Shastram
Surya Chandra Darshan Sanskar
Sanskrit Term: सूर्यचन्द्रदर्शनसंस्कारः A ceremony in which the infant is exposed to the sun and moon for the first time within a month of birth. Alternate Name(s): Exposure of a baby to the sun and moon
Sutivruddhikaram
Sanskrit Term: सुतिवृध्दिकरम् Therapy or medicines with semen-forming properties (spermatogenesis). Alternate Name(s): Treatment promoting semen production
Suturing
Sanskrit Term: सीवनम् The procedure of approximating the edges of a wound by suturing. Alternate Name(s): Seevan
Suturing procedure
Sanskrit Term: सीवनकर्म Suturing procedure for wound closure. Alternate Name(s): Seevanakarma
Suvarna Prashan
Sanskrit Term: सुवर्णप्राशनम् The administration of gold in specific form (with or without other medicines) together with honey and ghee to the child after birth to enhance intellect and immunity. Alternate Name(s): Therapeutic administration of gold