ScD
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8.4
- noun
- /ˌɛs siː ˈdiː/
- Formal
:
ScD
- Findings from this study indicate that SCD stigma plays a critical role in subjugating families affected by the illness.
Examples
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There is a serious need for increased education about SCD for both the general public and the high-risk communities.
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Mothers praised the recruitment clinic because it provides reliable, educated, safe SCD health care.
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However, there is limited research about SCD health care provision from the perspective of the consumer.
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As one mother reported, the higher quality health care at the specialty SCD clinic provides hope:
Academic text (2008) -
Recommendations to improve SCD health care and implications for social work practice
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Another mother expressed frustration about trying to organize an SCD advocacy group.
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You get people stepping back because they think SCD is contagious; that's still an issue.
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All mothers perceived racism as a salient factor behind inadequate mainstream SCD healthcare.
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Challenges affecting mothers of children with SCD are compounded by their perceptions of racism, gender inequality, and illness stigma.
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Dr. Jane Smith earned her ScD in environmental science from a prestigious university.
Synonyms
58
7.0
A university degree you get after long study and your own research
1
8.6
A special degree given by a university for important work in science
1
5.0
A university degree in science that universities give for important research or as an honor
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4.4
The highest university award for advanced study and research, often called a PhD
How Advanced
- Formal
1
8.4
61
3.3
34
2.7
149
2.8
307
2.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
ScD comes from the Latin phrase Scientiae Doctor, which means 'teacher of science'. The title uses the same root as the common word doctor, which first meant 'teacher', so a ScD is a top university degree for people with major work in science.