| rete pegs | <dermatology, physiology> Downward thickening of the epidermis between the dermal papillae; peg is a misnomer because the dermal papillae are cylindrical but the epidermal thickening between papillae is not. Synonym: interpapillary ridges, rete pegs. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| rete ridges | <dermatology, physiology> Downward thickening of the epidermis between the dermal papillae; peg is a misnomer because the dermal papillae are cylindrical but the epidermal thickening between papillae is not. Synonym: interpapillary ridges, rete pegs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rete subpapillare | <physiology> The network of vessels between the papillary and reticular strata of the corium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rete testis | <anatomy> The network of canals at the termination of the straight seminiferous tubules in the mediastinum testis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rete vasculosum articulare | A vascular rete in the neighborhood of a joint, where such arrangements are common, enabling a collateral circulation by which blood will be supplied distal to the joint regardless of compromises resulting from joint position. Synonym: circulus articularis vasculosus, rete vasculosum articulare, articular network. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rete venosum dorsale manus | A superficial network of veins on the dorsum of the hand emptying into the cephalic and the basilic veins. Synonym: rete venosum dorsale manus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rete venosum dorsale pedis | A superficial network of fine veins on the dorsum of the foot. Synonym: rete venosum dorsale pedis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rete venosum plantare | A fine superficial venous network in the sole of the foot. Synonym: rete venosum plantare. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retene | <chemistry> A white crystalline hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene. It is extracted from pine tar, and is also found in certain fossil resins. Origin: Gr. Pine resin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| retention | 1. The persistent keeping within the body of matters normally excreted. 2. In cavity preparation, the prevention of displacement of a restoration. 3. <dentistry> The period during which the patient is wearing an appliance to maintain and stabilise the teeth in the position into which they were moved. 4. <psychology> The persistence to perform a learned behaviour (facts or experiences) after an interval has elapsed in which there has been no performance or practice of the behaviour. Origin: L. Retentio, from retentare = to hold firmly back (18 Nov 1997) |
| retention area | An area of a tooth provided during its preparation for restoration that will aid in holding the restoration in place. See: retention groove, retention point. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retention arm | A flexible segment of a removable partial denture that engages an undercut on an abutment and is designed to retain the denture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retention cyst | A cyst resulting from some obstruction to the excretory duct of a gland. Synonym: distention cyst, secretory cyst. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retention form | The shape of a cavity preparation that prevents displacement of the dental restoration by lateral or tipping forces as well as masticatory forces. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retention groove | One of the groove's forming opposing vertical constrictions in a tooth to aid in retention of a dental restoration. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Avian Reticuloendotheliosis Virus Group, Avian Reticuloendotheliosis Virus, Chick syncytial viruses, Reticuloendotheliosis Virus, Avian, Virus, Avian Reticuloendotheliosis, Viruses, Avian Reticuloendotheliosis, syncytial virus, Chick, syncytial viruses, Chick
Synonyms : Reticulums
Synonyms : Retinas
Synonyms : Arteries, Central Retinal, Arteries, Retinal, Artery, Central Retinal, Artery, Retinal, Central Retinal Arteries, Retinal Arteries, Retinal Arteries, Central, Retinal Artery, Central
Synonyms : Occlusion, Retinal Artery, Occlusions, Retinal Artery, Retinal Artery Occlusions
| retire |
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position; "He retired at age 68" withdraw from active participation; "He retired from chess" withdraw: pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb" recede: move back and away from; "The enemy fell back" withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds adjourn: break from a meeting or gathering; "We adjourned for lunch"; "The men retired to the library" make (someone) retire; "The director was retired after the scandal" dispose of; as of old clothes; "She finally retired that old coat" lose interest; "he retired from life when his wife died" put out: cause to be out on a fielding play cause to retire; "The pitcher retired three batters"; "the runner was put out at third base" go to bed: prepare for sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn"
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| retort |
rejoinder: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat answer back
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| retract |
abjure: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure; "He retracted his earlier statements about his religion"; "She abjured her beliefs" shrink back: pull away from a source of disgust or fear use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ) draw in: pull inward or towards a center; "The pilot drew in the landing gear"; "The cat retracted his claws"
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| retractile |
capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back; "cats have retractile claws"
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| retrovirus |
any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA)
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| RET | a wall that is built to resist lateral pressure (especially a wall built to prevent the advance of a mass of earth) |
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| RET | a shot or scene that is photographed again |
| RET | photograph again |
| RET | shoot again |
| RET | capture again, as of an escaped prisoner |
| RET | take back by force, as after a battle |
| RET | the act of taking something back |
| RET | make a counterattack and return like for like, esp. evil for evil |
| RET | take revenge for a perceived wrong |
| RET | action taken in return for an injury or offense |
| RET | of or relating to retaliation |
| RET | someone who takes vengeance |