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Lipid raft
A tiny cholesterol-rich region on a cell membrane that helps selected molecules enter the cytoplasm.
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Raft
A liquid phase of a cholesterol-rich region on a cell membrane that carries specific chemicals across the membrane into the cell.
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Radura
The internationally recognized symbol for irradiated food. It consists of a stylized representation of a flower surrounded by a dashed semicircle.
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Radon seed
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…
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Fracture of radius
A break in the radius. A common fracture of the lower end of the radius is a Colles’ fracture, caused by falling on the outstretched hand. Fractures also occur along the shaft or at the upper end frequently involving the radial head. A frequently encountered fracture type can impact the lower end, upper end, or…
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Radiotoxemia
A rarely used term for radiation syndrome.
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Radiothermy
The use of radiant heat or heat from radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes.
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Radiotelemetry
The transmission of data, including biological data, by radio from a patient to a remote monitor or recording device for storage, analysis, and interpretation.
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Radiosurgery
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.
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Radioresistant
Resistant to the action of radiation; used especially of a tumor that cannot be destroyed by radiation treatment. A tissue or tumor that remains unaffected when exposed to X-rays or radium radiation.
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