| retromandibular fossa | The depression inferior to the auricle and posterior to the ramus and angle of the mandible. Synonym: fossa retromandibularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| retromandibular process of parotid gland | That portion of the parotid salivary gland that is located behind the mandible and occupies the space between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process extending as far medially as the pharyngeal wall. Synonym: processus retromandibularis glandulae parotidis, processus retromandibularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retromandibular vein | <anatomy, vein> It is formed by the union of the superficial temporal and maxillary veins in front of the ear, runs posterior to the ramus of the mandible through the parotid gland, and unites with the posterior auricular vein to form the external jugular vein; it usually has a large communicating branch with the facial vein. Synonym: vena retromandibularis, posterior facial vein, temporomaxillary vein, vena facialis posterior. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retromastoid | Posterior to the mastoid process; relating to the posterior mastoid cells. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retromingent | Organised so as to discharge the urine backward. <zoology> An animal that discharges its urine backward. Origin: Pref. Retro- + L. Mingens, p. Pr. Of mingere to urinate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| retromolar | Distal (or posterior) to the last erupted (or present) molar tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retromolar fossa | A triangular depression in the mandible posterior to the third molar tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retromolar pad | A cushioned mass of tissue, frequently pear-shaped, located on the alveolar process of the mandible behind the area of the last natural molar tooth. Synonym: pear-shaped area. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retromorphosis | Synonym: cataplasia. Origin: retro-+ G. Morphosis, process of forming (05 Mar 2000) |
| retromylohyoid space | The sulcus at the posterior end of the mylohyoid line. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retronasal | Posterior nasal; relating to the posterior nares. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retroperitoneal | <anatomy> Behind or posterior to the peritoneum. (11 Jan 1998) |
| retroperitoneal adenopathy | <radiology> Ultrasound: increased echo most likely to be adenocarcinoma, decreased echo most likely to be lymphoma (12 Dec 1998) |
| retroperitoneal fibrosis | <radiology> Ureters tapered or obstructed, most severe at L4-5, ureters deviated medially, Treatment: symptomatic; steroids have ? long-term benefit Differential diagnosis: malignancy, lymphoma (especially Hodgkin's), metastasis from colon and breast, retroperitoneal sarcoma, drugs, methysergide (Sansert), haemorrhage, aortic aneurysm, trauma or surgery, inflammation, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, extravasated urine, radiation (12 Dec 1998) |
| retroperitoneal hernia | A hernia in the subperitoneal tissues. Synonym: retroperitoneal hernia, Treitz's hernia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retroviruses |
a group of viruses that are made up of RNA instead of DNA, including HIV and the virus that causes T-cell leukemia
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| retrograde ejaculation |
The movement of semen in a backward path into the bladder, rather than directly into the urethra and out of the body.
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| retrograde menstruation |
The backward flow of menstrual blood up into the fallopian tubes, thought to be a cause of endometriosis.
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| retropubic |
Behind the pubic bones of the pelvis.
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| retropharyngeal abscess |
A collection of pus at the back of the throat. Can occur as a complication of tonsillitis.
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