Category: R

A suture that may be loosened to relieve excessive tension.  

An operation to remove a large amount of damaged or neoplastic tissue and/or adjoining areas of lymphatic drainage so as to obtain a complete cure. This is in contrast to conservative surgery. Comprehensive surgery conducted with the goal of eradicating a significant ailment, typically cancer, by excising all affected tissue along with any neighboring tissue…

Accentuated risk of accidental suffocation (inadequate air available for inhalation).  

Presence of risk factors for sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age.  

The skein of threads present in some red blood cells. These are visible only when the cells are appropriately stained.  

A document that describes those tasks that are critical for competent job performance, by identifying the minimum amount of knowledge and skills required to perform job-related functions. RD study results are often used to develop certification and licensing examinations in the health professions.  

A formal estimate of the probability of a person’s succumbing to a disease or benefiting from a treatment for that disease.  

Strain of the adductor longus muscles of the thigh, resulting from strain in riding horseback.  

An abrasive stone with garnet as its main component, for polishing dental restorations.  

Sterility due to causes other than a defect of the sex organs.