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Reconstitution
The return of a substance previously altered for preservation and storage to its original state, as is done with dried blood plasma. The process of mixing water with a powder to restore it to its initial state.
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Reconcentration
The process of repeated concentration.
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Recomposition
The recombination of constituents or parts.
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Recombinase
Any enzyme that catalyzes nucleic acid recombination, i.e., the rearrangement of genetic material on a strand of DNA or RNA.
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Recoil
The springing back of body tissues to their relaxed state after they have been squeezed or compressed.
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Recline
To be in recumbent position; to lie down.
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Reclination
A cataract operation where the lens is turned over in the vitreous.
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Recidivity
Tendency to relapse, or to return to a former condition.
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Recidivation
The relapse of a disease or recurrence of a symptom. The recurrence of a disease. In criminology, a return to criminal behavior.
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Umbilical recess
A dilatation on the left main branch of the portal vein that marks the position where the umbilical vein was originally attached.
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