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S.C.
Abbreviation for sub-cutaneous, beneath the layer of skin.
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Rubefacient
A substance for external application that produces redness of the skin e.g. by causing dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood. An agent that produces a mild irritation, reddening of the skin, and local vasodilation increasing the blood supply to the area of application. A substance that irritates the skin causing redness and…
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Rotavirus
The most common cause of infectious diarrhea (gastroenteritis) in young children and infants, one of several viruses that causes infections called stomach flu. Any of a group of viruses associated with gastroenteritis in children. An infectious virus that is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in children. Most infected children develop symptoms such as…
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Roborant
Restoring strength or vigour, a tonic. Tonic or strengthening mixture.
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Ringworm
Dermatophytosis, a skin infection caused by fungus. Any of a number of contagious skin diseases caused by certain parasitic fungi and characterised by the formation of ring-shaped eruptive patches. A common contagious disease produced by fungi that affects skin, hair, or nails. Any of various infections of the skin by a fungus, in which the…
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Rickets
Is a softening of the bones in children potentially leading to fractures and deformity. Malformation of the bones in growing children due to deficiency of vitamin D, leading to poor absorption of calcium. In adults the equivalent is osteomalacia. Vitamin D resistant rickets does not respond to normal amounts of the vitamin but requires massive…
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Ribosome inactivating proteins
Protein that are capable of inactivating ribosomes.
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Rho GTPases
Rho-guanosine triphosphate hydrolase enzymes are molecular switches that regulate many essential cellular processes, including actin dynamics, gene transcription, cell-cycle progression and cell adhesion.
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Rhinosinusitis
Inflammation of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Swelling of the lining of the nose and paranasal sinuses, as a result of either a viral infection or allergic rhinitis. It is usually treated with antibiotics, antihistamines or steroids.
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Rhinorrhea
Commonly known as a runny nose, characterized by an unusually significant amount of nasal discharge. Discharge from the nose; watery rhinorrhea may be a prominent symptom in opioid withdrawal. Persistent, usually watery, mucus discharge from the nose, as in the common cold. The symptom of a runny nose that may be caused by allergies or…
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