Staging

Find out the distinct phases in the course of a disease or the life history of an organism or biological process (e.g., in cancer to ascertain whether the disease process is at the primary site or has spread [metastasized]). Also called disease staging or staging of disease .

Stakeholder pensions

Personal pensions with strict limits on cost, access and terms targeted at the mass market. Even nonearners can contribute up to the maximum of £3,900 per year (2002/3) with contributions net of tax even if no tax is paid. Occupational scheme members earning up to £30,420 or less may contribute concurrently to the scheme.

Stakeholders

People or organisations who may be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by, risk creating decisions or activities. Stakeholders can be internal (e.g. employees) or external (e.g. shareholders, regulatory bodies, customers).