A childhood disease in which bones lack calcium and are deformed as a result of vitamin D deficiency (vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Riboflavin?
A vitamin belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in many processes in the body and helps to maintain healthy skin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rhythm Method?
A method of preventing pregnancy in which a couple does not have sexual intercourse during the days of the menstrual cycle during which fertilization can occur. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rh Sensitized?
A condition in which a woman who has a negative Rh factor develops permanent antibodies against Rh-positive blood as a result of exposure to the blood of her fetus; can cause fetal hemolysis in subsequent pregnancies. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rhinoplasty?
Surgery that changes the structure of the nose, either to improve appearance or to correct a deformity or injury. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rhinophyma?
A bulb-shaped deformity and redness of the nose as a result of severe rosacea. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rhinitis?
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose, which can cause sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and pain; when caused by substances in the air, it is called allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rh Incompatibility?
A condition in which a pregnant woman’s Rh factor does not match that of the fetus; can lead to the production of antibodies by the mother that destroy the fetus’ red blood cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rh Immunoglobulin?
A substance used to prevent a woman who is Rh incompatible with her fetus from becoming Rh sensitized. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Rheumatoid factors?
Antibodies that are present in about 80% of people with rheumatoid arthritis; their detection through blood testing can help to diagnose the disorder. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org