Category: R

The introduction of fluid nutrients into the colon through the recturn, a mode of feeding rarely used because little nourishment other than water is absorbed through the colon.  

A pattern of family functioning that is sufficient to support the well-being of family members and can be strengthened.  

Increased susceptibility to falling that may cause physical harm.  

A dietary herbal supplement derived from the mold Monascus purpureus. Red yeast rice extract is promoted for its effect in lowering serum cholesterol levels. An herbal remedy used to lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It contains 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMGCoA) reductase inhibitors, is similar to the prescription drug lovastatin, and has similar effects and…

Abnormal bone growth over the Achilles tendon s attachment on the calcaneus. The colloquial term “pump bumps” is derived from this condition’s association with the wearing of tight-fitting, high-heeled shoes.  

Exercise in which a muscle contraction is opposed by force. Mechanical resistance exercise is exercise in which the opposition to muscle contraction is applied by weights or machinery; in manual resistance exercise the opposition is applied by a person. In either case the objective is to increase muscular strength or endurance.  

A form of active resistive exercise that advocates gradual reduction in the amount of resistance as muscles fatigue.  

Movement of a joint through its available range of motion. It can be used to prevent loss of motion.  

Physical examination of the abdomen and rectum (e.g., to determine the cause of abdominal pain or to identify occult bleeding).  

The patternless differences observed between successive analytical results or statistical trials. Even though the individual results are patternless and unpredictable, the range of random error can be predicted with a given probability once sufficient experience has been gained. The random error is then quantified by the standard deviation, the coefficient of variation, and other statistics.…