Glossary
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Scandinavia
Scandinavia is the region in northern Europe that includes the Scandinavian Peninsula and its surrounding countries.
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Schistosomiasis
Parasitic trematode flatworm Schistosoma causes schistosomiasis. Freshwater snails act as an intermediate host and release the larval form of the parasite that penetrates the skin of people exposed to contaminated water.
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Scrub and thorn forest
The low, sparse vegetation in tropical areas where rainfall is insufficient to support tropical deciduous forests.