| rhodin | A dihydroporphyrin derivative (the two additional hydrogens being at positions 17 and 18) of the type found in chlorophyll b and with a formyl group on position 7 rather than a methyl group. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| rhodium | <chemistry> A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. "rodon the rose. So called from the rose-red colour of certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhodizonic | <chemistry> Pertaining to, or designating, a colourless crystalline substance (called rhodizonic acid, and carboxylic acid) obtained from potassium carboxide and from certain quinones. It forms brilliant red, yellow, and purple salts. Origin: Gr. To be rose-red. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhodnius | A genus of true bugs of the subfamily triatominae (reduviidae). Its species are vectors of trypanosoma cruzi. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rhodo- | Rosy, red colour. Origin: G. Rhodon, rose (05 Mar 2000) |
| rhodobacter | A genus of gram-negative bacteria widely distributed in fresh water as well as marine and hypersaline habitats. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rhodobacter capsulatus | Non-pathogenic ovoid to rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed and found in fresh water as well as marine and hypersaline habitats. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rhodobacter sphaeroides | Spherical phototrophic bacteria found in mud and stagnant water exposed to light. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rhodochrosite | <chemical> Manganese carbonate, a rose-red mineral sometimes occuring crystallized, but generally massive with rhombohedral cleavage like calcite. Synonym: dialogite. Origin: Gr. "rodon the rose + a colouring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhodococcus | A bacterial genus of the order actinomycetales. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rhodococcus equi | A species of rhodococcus found in soil, herbivore dung, and in the intestinal tract of cows, horses, sheep, and pigs. It causes bronchopneumonia in foals and can be responsible for infection in humans compromised by immunosuppressive drug therapy, lymphoma, or aids. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rhodocrinite | <paleontology> A rose encrinite. Origin: Gr. "rodon rose + lily. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhododendron | <botany> A genus of shrubs or small trees, often having handsome evergreen leaves, and remarkable for the beauty of their flowers; rosebay. Origin: L, fr. Gr. "rododendron, literally, rose tree; "rodon rose + dendron tree. See Rose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhodogenesis | The production of rhodopsin by the combination of 11-cis-retinal and opsin in the dark. Origin: rhodopsin + G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| rhodonite | <chemical> Manganese spar, or silicate of manganese, a mineral occuring crystallized and in rose-red masses. It is often used as an ornamental stone. Origin: Gr. "rodon the rose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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Synonyms : Rhodopseudomonas capsulata
Synonyms : Rhodobacter spheroides, Rhodopseudomonas spheroides
| rhodopsin |
ro-DOP-sin A pigment molecule stored in rod cells of the retina. Light splits rhodopsin, which depolarizes the rod cell and provokes an action potential. 644
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| rhodium |
A metal that is part of the platinum family but is liquid in its raw natural state not not solid like platinum. Rhodium can be applied to base metals, gold, sterling silver, or some other alloy, to give it a shiny white surface like platinum. This process was popular in the 30's and 40's, is very durable, and very expensive.
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| rhodopsin |
The light-sensitive receptor protein in rod cells of the retina. When rhodopsin absorbs a photon of light, its molecular shape is changed and it releases energy, leading ultimately to an electrical signal.
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| Rhodnius prolixus |
The bloodsucking insect that transmits South American trypanosomiasis to humans; colloquially called the “kissing bug.” SEE: trypanosomiasis.
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a combining form meaning red.
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| rhod | of or relating to the former country of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
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| rhod | a primitive hominid resembling Neanderthal man but living in Africa |
| rhod | a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spine |
| rhod | a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores |
| rhod | a mineral consisting of manganese carbonate |
| rhod | any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers |
| rhod | medium-sized rhododendron of Pacific coast of North America having large rosy brown-spotted flowers |
| rhod | late-spring-blooming rhododendron of eastern North America having rosy to pink-purple flowers |
| rhod | shrub growing in swamps throughout the eastern United States and having small white to pinkish flowers resembling honeysuckle |
| rhod | a red or pink variety of garnet used as a gemstone |
| rhod | vain and empty boasting |
| rhod | a pink or red mineral consisting of crystalline manganese silicate |