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Roman numeral
One of the letters used by the ancient Romans for numeration, as distinct from the arabic numerals that we now use. In Roman notation, values are changed either by adding one or more symbols to the initial symbol or by subtracting a symbol to the right of it. For example, V is 5, IV is…
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Rolling timeframe
In modular education, an approach to learning in which students complete objectives at their own pace and advance to new objectives (and ultimately, to graduation) only after demonstrating mastery of each prerequisite.
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Lumbar roll
A cushion placed behind and supporting the lower back, enabling a person with sciatica or other spinal problems to sit comfortably.
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Ilial roll
A sausage-shaped mass in the left iliac fossa. It is due to a collection of feces in or induration of the walls of the sigmoid colon.
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Cotton roll
A cylindrical mass of purified and sterilized cotton used as packing or absorbent material in various dental procedures.
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Ineffective role performance
A change in patterns of behavior and self-expression that do not match the environmental context, norms, and expectations.
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Role competence
The ability to effectively and satisfactorily perform as expected within one’s life roles.
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Rolando fracture
A comminuted intra-articular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal with distal fragment subluxation. This fracture is similar to a Bennett’s fracture but with more comminution.
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Rolando’s fissure
The furrow between the frontal and parietal lobes of a cerebral hemisphere.
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Rolando’s area
A motor area in the cerebral cortex, situated in the anterior central convolution in front of Rolando’s fissure in each hemisphere.
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