| Runeberg's formula | A formula for estimating the percentage of albumin in a serous fluid, similar to Reuss' formula except that, instead of 2.8, 2.73 is subtracted in the instance of a transudate, and 2.88 in that of an inflammatory exudate. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Runeberg, Johan | <person> Finnish physician, 1843-1918. See: Runeberg's formula. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rung | 1. A floor timber in a ship. 2. One of the rounds of a ladder. 3. One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff. 4. <machinery> One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel. Origin: OE. Ronge, AS. Hrung, a staff, rod, pole; akin to G. Runge a short, thick piece of iron or wood, OD. Ronghe a prop, support, Icel. Rong a rib in a ship, Goth. Hrugga a staff. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| runner | <plant biology> A slender, prostrate or trailing stem which produces roots and sometimes erect shoots at its nodes. (17 Dec 1997) |
| runner's condition | <orthopaedics> A condition where the knee cap (patella) rubs on the surface of the femur rather than following its normal tracking over the knee joint. This condition is brought about by stress or overuse (for example runners). Running on hills or incline surfaces can exacerbate this problem. Symptoms include knee pain, just under the knee cap after running, progressing to knee pain at rest. Treatment includes rest and stretching exercises for the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. Strengthening the medial (inner) head of the quadriceps (along the inner thigh) will help pull the knee cap medially and correct the problem. (17 Dec 1997) |
| running | 1. Moving or advancing by running. Specifically, of a horse; Having a running gait; not a trotter or pacer. Trained and kept for running races; as, a running horse. 2. Successive; one following the other without break or intervention; said of periods of time; as, to be away two days running; to sow land two years running. 3. Flowing; easy; cursive; as, a running hand. 4. Continuous; keeping along step by step; as, he stated the facts with a running explanation. "A running conquest." "What are art and science if not a running commentary on Nature?" (Hare) 5. <botany> Extending by a slender climbing or trailing stem; as, a running vine. 6. <medicine> Discharging pus; as, a running sore. <medicine> Running block, the title of a book or chapter continued from page to page on the upper margin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| running time | The time during which an activity (e.g., chromatography development) occurs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| runny nose | Rhinorrhoea is the medical term for this common problem. From the greek words rhinos meaning of the nose and rhoia meaning a flowing. (12 Dec 1998) |
| runoff | Delayed part of the angiographic examination of a vascular bed, to show small artery patency. (05 Mar 2000) |
| runology | <study> The science of runes. Runol"ogist. Origin: Rune. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| runt | 1. <zoology> Any animal which is unusually small, as compared with others of its kind; applied particulary to domestic animals. 2. <zoology> A variety of domestic pigeon, related to the barb and carrier. 3. A dwarf; also, a mean, despicable, boorish person; used opprobriously. "Before I buy a bargain of such runts, I'll buy a college for bears, and live among 'em." (Beau. & Fl) 4. The dead stump of a tree; also, the stem of a plant. "Neither young poles nor old runts are durable." (Holland) Origin: Scot. Runt an old cow. Withered woman, a hardened stem or stalk, of a tree; cf. D. Rund a bullock, an ox or . Cf. Rother. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| runt disease | A graft versus host reaction in mice first observed following intravenous injection of allogeneic spleen cells into newborn animals. Synonym: wasting disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| runting syndrome | <syndrome> if newborn mice are thymectomised, they do not gain weight and their lymphoid tissue atrophies. Synonym: wasting syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rupia | <medicine> An eruption upon the skin, consisting of vesicles with inflamed base and filled with serous, purulent, or bloody fluid, which dries up, forming a blackish crust. Origin: NL, fr. G. Filth, dirt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rupia escharotica | A bullous or pustular eruption, of uncertain origin, followed by necrotic ulcers or extensive gangrene in children under 2 years of age; if untreated, death may result from haematogenous infection, such as liver abscess. Synonym: disseminated cutaneous gangrene, ecthyma gangrenosum, pemphigus gangrenosus, rupia escharotica. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rubella |
Rubella (also known as epidemic roseola, German measles or three-day measles) is a disease caused by the Rubella virus. It is often mild and an attack can pass unnoticed. However, this can make the virus difficult to diagnose. The virus usually enters the body through the nose or throat. The disease can last 1-5 days. Children recover more quickly than adults. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubella
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| rumination |
Rumination is an eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach. The food is then partially or completely rechewed, reswallowed, or expelled. This syndrome is relatively common in infants and mentally challenged persons, but it also occurs in adults with normal intelligence. The rumination syndrome is an underappreciated condition in adults who frequently receive a misdiagnosis of vomiting due to gastroparesis or gastroesophageal reflux. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumination_(eating_disorder)
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| rush |
A program (and period of time) of membership recruitment by Greek organizations.
출처: www.geocities.com/mcmasterdu/glossary.html
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| rust |
Voyager detects high levels of rust in space and traces it to a 1936 Ford truck floating in space. (The 37's)
출처: www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9299/the37s.html
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| rum |
A spirit produced from the fermented juices of sugar cane, sugar can syrup, sugar cane molasses or other sugar cane by-products. It is traditionally produced in the Caribbean.
출처: www.geocities.com/NapaValley/5514/glossary.htm
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| RU | the state flower of Maryland |
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| RU | European freshwater fish resembling the roach |
| RU | (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel |
| RU | a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes |
| RU | the vertical blade on a rudder |
| RU | fish having the habit of following ships |
| RU | food and game fish around Bermuda and Florida |
| RU | aimlessly drifting |
| RU | a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot |
| RU | a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot |
| RU | a healthy reddish complexion |
| RU | redden as if with a red ocher color |