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Gum rash
A red papular eruption of an infant’s chin and anterior chest area seen during teething. It is a form of miliaria due to excess saliva coming in contact with the skin.
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Rappel
To slide down a rope, as in a lifesaving rescue.
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Rapid antigen test
Any laboratory test used to quickly identify the presence of a specific antigen in a body fluid sample. Rapid antigen tests are often used to assess whether disease-causing viruses or bacteria are present in samples of body fluids (instead of waiting for the results of microbiological cultures). A commonly employed rapid antigen test is used…
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Pterygomandibular raphe
A tendinous line of fusion between the buccinator and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscles that passes between the pterygoid process and the mandible, serving as an important landmark in dental anesthesia.
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Perineal raphe
A line or ridge in the midline of the perineum.
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Raphe of penis
A median ridge on the undersurface of the penis, a continuation of the raphe of the scrotum.
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Palatine raphe
A line or ridge in the median line of the palate. The raphe appears as a whitish line, which sometimes turns into a slight groove at its posterior end.
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Rape-trauma syndrome: compound reaction
A nursing diagnosis accepted at the NANDA 13th Conference (1998); forced violent sexual penetration against the victim’s will and consent. The trauma syndrome that develops from this attack or attempted attack includes an acute phase of disorganization of the victim’s lifestyle and a long-term process of reorganization of lifestyle.
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Rape-trauma syndrome
Sustained maladaptive response to a forced, violent sexual penetration against the victim’s will and consent.
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Rape counseling
The provision of advice, comfort, and sources of therapy for victims of sexual assault. The motional reaction and sequelae of rape may be devastating to the mental well-being of the victim. It is therefore important that the victim be reassured about what to expect from both internal feelings and the potential reactions of society. Historically,…
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