Category: R

A genus of tapeworms belonging to the family Davaineidae.  

One of several species of the genus Ambrosia, whose pollen is an important allergen. The pollen-producing period of grasses in temperate zones is from the middle of August to the first hard frost.  

A febrile pulmonary disease that may occur in people who sort paper and rags. It is caused by inhalation of anthrax.  

A liquid phase of a cholesterol-rich region on a cell membrane that carries specific chemicals across the membrane into the cell.  

The internationally recognized symbol for irradiated food. It consists of a stylized representation of a flower surrounded by a dashed semicircle.  

A tissue implant containing radon that is used to treat internal malignancies. Minuscule radioactive seeds, encased within a sealed capillary tube, are permanently implanted into tissue as a treatment for cancer. These seeds gradually release their radiation over the course of approximately one month. A tiny glass capillary tube holding radon is enclosed within a…

A rarely used term for radiation syndrome.  

The use of radiant heat or heat from radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes.  

The transmission of data, including biological data, by radio from a patient to a remote monitor or recording device for storage, analysis, and interpretation.  

The use of ionizing radiation in surgery. Accurate administration of a substantial radiation dosage to a specific region within the brain. Originally, the term referred to the surgical application of radium, but it is now also used to describe various methods of irradiation.