Category: R

A network of vessels between the papillary and reticular layers of the dermis.  

A layer of cells in the broad ligament and mesovarium of the ovary. It is homologous to rete testes in men.  

A plexus formed by the abrupt division of a vessel into capillaries that reunite to form one vessel, as in the glomeruli of the kidneys.  

A network of blood vessels at the junction of the dermis and superficial fascia.  

A biomaterial used in dentistry to slow the rate at which impression materials gel, set, or polymerize.  

It is analogous to rem, used in describing radiation protection or exposure.  

The use of left and right ventricular pace making in patients with congestive heart failure and bundle branch block to restore the normal timing of ventricular depolarization. Resynchronization reduces symptoms of heart failure.  

A breathing-assist device used to oxygenate and ventilate a patient who can no longer breathe spontaneously. Most resuscitators are portable and capable of delivering high concentrations of oxygen. A device used to provide artificial breathing.  

A mannikin used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.  

The treatment of wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and other minor cosmetic skin defects with radiofrequency energy. This method disintegrates tissues without the heat produced by laser resurfacing.