Category: R

A kidney of small size but with normal function except that it contains nephrons of smaller size or fewer number.  

Cancerous tumor of the kidney.  

Tissue attached immediately around the kidney and comprised of two layers: fibrous renal capsule and adipose renal capsule. The fibrous membrane on the outer surface of a kidney, which is in turn enclosed by adipose tissue that cushions the kidney.  

Psychotherapeutic technique that encourages individuals to review past pleasant experiences as a means of restoring self-esteem and personal satisfaction; this is used particularly with older adult clients. A form of supportive psychotherapy for elderly patients experiencing depression or loss. Reminiscence therapy assists patients to review and highlight the meaningful components of their past. This is…

Therapeutic communication technique that focuses on changing the emotional perspective from which an experience is interpreted. Reframing is a way of looking at life in a positive manner. For example, seeing the glass as half full is a reframing of seeing it as half empty.  

Lack of normal amount of oxygen in the blood that does not respond to oxygen therapy or medications.  

To gasp; sudden or temporary loss of breath.  

Muscle of the posterior thigh. A muscle of the anterior thigh (the anterior, central component of the quadriceps femoris) originating on the iliac spine and the upper margin of the acetabulum and inserted in the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament. It extends the leg, contributes to flexion of the thigh, and is controlled by…

Paired muscles of the abdomen extending the entire length of the vertical structure of the abdomen, functioning to compress the abdominal contents.  

A pocket in the abdominal pelvic cavity at the lowest gravitational point where fluids and bacteria tend to collect; also known as the pouch of Douglas. The pouch between the anterior rectal wall and the posterior uterine wall.