Category: R
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Radio-ulnar
Associated with the radius and the ulna, which are the two forearm bones. The radius is located on the outer side, closer to the thumb, while the ulna is situated on the inner side, closer to the little finger.
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Radiothorium
Thorium that is radioactive. It emits thorium X, which is employed in treating certain surface skin conditions.
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Radiostereoscopy
The inspection of the body’s internal structure using X-rays.
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Radiohumeral
Associated with both the radius and the humerus.
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Radiodigital
Connected to the radius and the fingers.
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Radiocarpal
Associated with both the radius and the carpus.
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Radiocarbon
A radioactive variation of carbon employed in chronological research, as well as for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in medicine. It is also known as carbon-14.
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Radiculectomy
Surgical extraction or the severing of nerve roots.
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Rachiotomy
Surgical incision into or through the vertebral column.
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Rachiochysis
A buildup of liquid within the spinal canal.