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schizophrenogenic mother refers to a cold, dominating, and rejecting parent who was thought to cause Schizophrenia in her offspring. This is according to an obsolete and unsupported theory.

schizotypal personality disorder referst to Cluster A (odd or eccentric) personality disorder involving a pervasive pattern of interpersonal deficits featuring acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close relationships, as well as cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior.
Schlimazel also spelled Shlimazel refers to someone prone to having extremely bad luck.

Schnorrer a slang that refers to a person who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others; a parasite.

School Psychologist refers to a psychologist who aids schools by testing children to determine eligibility for placement in special education programs and who consults with teachers and parents.

School psychologists refer to a type/kind of psychologists who work with educators to promote the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of school-age children. The activities of

School refusal behavior refers to a form of anxious Behavior in which the child refuses to attend classes or has difficulty remaining in school for an entire day.

SCI is the abbreviations of Spinal cord injury which refers to damage or trauma to the spinal cord that results in a loss or impaired function causing reduced mobility or feeling. Most spinal cord damage is caused by physical injuries: for example, car accidents, a fall, sports injuries, shot or stab wound or disease. (See Spinal cord injury)

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