Category: R
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Radiant energy
Any energy that is radiated from any source, including electromagnetic waves, radio waves, visible light, X-rays, or nuclear radiation. A form of energy transmitted through space. Radio waves, infrared waves, visible rays, ultraviolet waves, x-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays are examples of energy in this form. The vitality of electromagnetic radiation encompasses various forms,…
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Radial head
The circular proximal end of the radius allowing the normal rotation motion of the forearm with the ulna as axis.
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Radial artery
One of the major arteries of the forearm. The pulse of the is palpable at the base of the thumb. An artery which branches from the brachial artery, running near the radius, from the elbow to the palm of the hand. Branch of the brachial artery that starts at the elbow, extends through the forearm,…
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Racial discrimination
Any action or law that limits the ability of a person to function effectively in terms of opportunity, rewards, privileges, etc., based on the person’s race.
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Racial bias
The degree to which a person’s beliefs are influenced on the basis of race.
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Rachetic
Suffering from rickets.
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Racers
A slang expression pertaining to competitive swingers.
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Rabies
An infectious. disease of the nervous tissue caused by a virus and transmitted through the saliva of a rabid animal. A frequently fatal viral disease transmitted to humans by infected animals. A life-threatening disease caused by a virus, transmitted from the saliva of an infected animal through a bite or other break in the skin.…
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Reproductive support
A tonic that supports reproductive organs, such as female uterine tonic to strengthen and tone the muscles of the uterus.
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Revert
To return to normal, as when a variegated plant starts producing plain green leaves. To return to an earlier state or condition.