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Terms for subject Medical (3308 entries)

receptor	A protein that is located inside or on the surface of a cell and that binds to a specific substance, such as a hormone, antigen, virus, or neurotransmitter. The binding of the substance to the cell receptor causes a change in the activity of the cell. In order to enter a host cell, HIV must first bind to receptors on the host cell.
ReCET	recellularization via electroporation therapy	Alex_O­deychuk
rechallenge	Restarting a drug that was stopped because it was considered the likely cause of an adverse effect. When the drug is restarted, the person is closely monitored for any signs of the adverse effect.
recombinant	DNA produced in a laboratory by joining segments of DNA from different sources. Recombinant can also describe proteins, cells, or organisms made by genetic engineering.
Recreational Activities Officer	RAO
p.r.	rectally
red blood cell	Blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Red blood cells have a high concentration of hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen from the lungs and that gives blood its red color.
RBC count	red blood cell count	'More
red blood corpuscle	Blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Red blood cells have a high concentration of hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen from the lungs and that gives blood its red color.
Red Cross Hospital	RXH
red eye	Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eye. Conjunctivitis is commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction, or a blocked tear duct (in babies) Conjunctivitis can also occur as part of a hypersensitivity reaction to certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
red eye	Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eye. Conjunctivitis is commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction, or a blocked tear duct (in babies) Conjunctivitis can also occur as part of a hypersensitivity reaction to certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
red fever of Congo	Bakandya
red-band gingivitis	A condition in which the edge of the gums near the teeth become red and inflamed. Linear gingival erythema is common with HIV infection.
red-band gingivitis	A condition in which the edge of the gums near the teeth become red and inflamed. Linear gingival erythema is common with HIV infection.
Reduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health	REACH	iwona
reference loader gauge	RLG	vlad-a­nd-slav
refl	reflex
Reflection Fluid By	RFB
refl	reflex