SCA
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SCA is an abbreviation with several meanings depending on context.
In medicine, it typically stands for sudden cardiac arrest—when the heart abruptly stops beating.
In hobbyist circles, SCA refers to the Society for Creative Anachronism, an organization dedicated to recreating medieval arts and combat.
In business contexts, it may mean sustainable competitive advantage.
Of the Middle Ages
- reenactmentStaged reproduction of events
- kingdomMonarch's ruled territory
- baronyAristocratic territorial holding
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
armor · tournament · feast · garb · persona · crown · peerage · arts
Vocal music, no instruments
- vocalExpressing views freely
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- singingVocal music-making
- groupAssembled collection of things
choir · arrangement · beatbox · pitch · collegiate · ensemble · competition · Pentatonix
medieval
Of the Middle Ages
- reenactmentStaged reproduction of events
- kingdomMonarch's ruled territory
- baronyAristocratic territorial holding
heraldry · armor · tournament · feast · garb · persona · crown · peerage · arts · sciences
acapella
Vocal music, no instruments
group · choir · arrangement · beatbox · pitch · collegiate · ensemble · competition · Pentatonix · finals
sickle cell
Inherited blood cell malformation
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
trait · screening · blood · carrier · disease · genetic · inherited · transfusion · pain · jaundice
scalene
All sides unequal
cervical · thoracic · rib · breathing · accessory · triangle · subclavian · phrenic · nerve · insertion
Neither worsening nor improving
full recovery · perfect health · wellness · chronic condition
- brain scanMedical image of mind's organ
- MRI scanMagnetic body imaging procedure
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- laser scannerLight-based code interpreter
- CAT scanComputed tomography procedure
- barcode scannerDevice reading printed stripes