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Rectoclysis
The slow introduction of fluid into the rectum.
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Rectifier
In electricity, a device for transforming an alternating current into a pulsating direct current. Apparatus that changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). A device that transforms alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), with a significant unidirectional component, includes various options such as a gas tube metallic rectifier, semiconductor diode, or vacuum tube.…
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Recruitment maneuver
Any technique in which sustained high airway pressures are applied to the patent airway in order to diminish collapse of alveoli during mechanical ventilation.
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Recruitment of end organs
An increase in discharge from sensory end organs, resulting from an increase in the number of end organs discharging and an increase in frequency of discharge from each.
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Inversion recovery
In magnetic resonance imaging, a standard pulse sequence used to produce T1 weighted images.
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Medication administration record
A file maintained on hospital units that documents the schedule and dosing of medications given to patients.
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Functional chew-in record
A record of the natural chewing action of the mandible made on an occlusion rim by the teeth or scribing studs.
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Recontamination
The contamination of a recently disinfected or sterilized instrument before its use in patient care. It may result from inadequate packaging or mishandling of instruments after they have been rid of microorganisms.
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Neovaginal reconstruction
Construction of an artificial vagina after the vagina has been removed because of cancer, or trauma of the pelvic area. The tissue used may be obtained from muscle and skin tissue from the abdomen. Normal sexual function is possible after the area has healed.
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Reconstruction of the knee
Procedures to re-establish knee stability following injury, usually to the anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments or both.
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