| Roser, Wilhelm | <person> German surgeon, 1817-1888. See: Roser-Nelaton line. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Roser-Nelaton line | A line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the tuberosity of the ischium; normally the great trochanter lies in this line, but in cases of iliac dislocation of the hip or fracture of the neck of the femur the trochanter is felt above the line. Synonym: Roser-Nelaton line. (05 Mar 2000) |
| roseroot | <botany> A fleshy-leaved herb (Rhodiola rosea); rosewort; so called because the roots have the odour of roses. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |