(IEEE) Any software development technique that includes structured design and results in the development of structured programs.
Structured Query Language (SQL)
A language used to interrogate and process data in a relational database. Originally developed for IBM mainframes, there have been many implementations created for mini and micro computer database applications. SQL commands can be used to interactively work with a database or can be embedded with a programming language to interface with a database.
Struktureller Test (Bluhm, Meyers, Hetzel), (GAMP)
STS
Sequence Tagged Site
STS (Sequence Tagged Site)
STTT
Science and Technology Task Team (ISPE term)
Stub
(NBS) Special code segments that when invoked by a code segment under test will simulate the behavior of designed and specified modules not yet constructed.
Stud
A threaded fastener without a head, with threads on one end or both ends, or threaded full length.
Stuffing Box
In shaft seals, the casing containing the sealing material. Seal chamber for shaft seals.
STV
Safe Threshold Value
Subinvestigator
Any individual member of the clinical trial team designated and supervised by the investigator at a trial site to perform critical trial-related procedures and/or to make important trial-related decisions (e.g. associates, residents, research fellows).
Subject
An individual who participates in a clinical trial, either as a recipient of the investigational product(s) or as a control.
Subject
An individual who participates in a clinical trial as either a recipient of the investigational medicinal product or as a control. (Synonyms: Patient, Volunteer)
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Those individuals with specific expertise in a particular area or field. SME responsibilities include planning and defining verification strategies, defining acceptance criteria, selection of appropriate test methods, execution of verification tests, and reviewing results. (ASTM E2500-07)
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Those individuals with specific expertise in a particular area or field. Subject Matter experts should take the lead role in the verification of computerized systems.
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
A person who possesses a documented deep comprehension of the theory and concepts within his or her field of work.
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Those individuals with specific expertise in a particular area or field. Subject Matter experts should take the lead role in the verification of computerized systems. Subject Matter expert responsibilities include planning and defining verification strategies, defining acceptance criteria, selection of appropriate test methods, execution of verification tests, and reviewing results.
Subject Matter expert (SME)
An individual possessing in-depth knowledge of the particular subject based upon their education, training, and experience.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
(ASTM E 2500) Individuals with specific expertise and responsibility in a particular area or field (for example, quality unit, engineering, automation, development, operations, and so forth).
Subject Number
Trial subject identification number.
Subject Randomization
A listing of randomized identification numbers across the different treatment groups in a protocol or grouping of protocols. Use to associate with a unique subject or patient.
Subject Safety
Synonyms: patient care, patient safety
Subject Withdrawal
Subject withdrawal is when subjects request that their data not be used for further research and that they not be contacted. Subjects that are off-treatment due to their own decision, due to side effects or at physician discretion, but have not withdrawn their consent are not subject withdrawals unless the subject specifically requests that they be withdrawn. Subject withdrawal usually requires written confirmation.
Sublimation
The process of vaporizing a solid substance by heat and then condensing it (without its having passed through a liquid state in either direction); a process of purification by separating the nonvaporizable impurities; a process analogous to the distillation of liquids.
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
An arc welding process that produces coalescence of metals by heating them with an arc or arcs between a bare metal electrode or electrodes and the work. A blanket of granular, fusible material on the work shields the arc. Pressure is not used and filler metal is obtained from the electrode and sometimes from a supplemental source (welding rod, flux, or metal granules).