Category: R
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Relapsing-remitting MS
A clinical course of MS that is characterized by clearly defined, acute attacks with full or partial recovery and no disease progression between attacks.
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Recent memory
The ability to remember events, conversations, or content of reading material or television programs from a short time ago (i.e., an hour or two ago or last night). People with MS-related memory impairment typically experience greatest difficulty remembering these types of things in the recent past.
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Round nail
A slightly tapered nail shape; it usually extends just a bit past the fingertip.
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Rope braid
Braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other.
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Rolling
Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast.
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Risorius muscle
Muscle of the mouth that draws the corner of the mouth out and back, as in grinning.
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Ringed hair
Variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand.
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Ridge curls
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave.
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Ribboning
Technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension.
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Reverse highlighting
Technique of coloring strands of hair darker than the natural color.