| DREZ | dorsal root entry zone |
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| DRG | diagnosis-related group; Division of Research Grants [NIH}; dorsal respiratory group; dorsal root ga... |
| DRL | dorsal root, lumbar; drug-related lupus |
| DRP | digoxin reduction product; dorsal root potential; dystrophin-related protein |
| DRR | digitally reconstructed radiograph; Division of Research Resources [NIH]; dorsal root reflex |
| angelica root | The root of Angelica archangelica (family Umbelliferae); a tonic and stimulant that may cause nausea; used as a carminative, diuretic, and externally as a counterirritant. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| anterior root | The motor root of a spinal nerve. Synonym: radix anterior, radix motoria, anterior root, motor root, radix ventralis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aquatic root | <plant biology> Roots that develop on stems above the normal position occupied by roots, in response to prolonged inundation with water. (09 Oct 1997) |
| arched root | <botany> Roots produced on the plant stems in a position above the normal position of roots, which serve to brace the plant during and following periods of prolonged inundation with water. (09 Oct 1997) |
| black root | <botany> Dried rhizome and roots of Veronicastrum virginicum (family Serophulariaceae). Indigenous to North America. Formerly used as a cathartic. Synonym: black root, Culver's root. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vandal root | <botany> Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. Officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic. <botany> Greek valerian, a plant (Polemonium caeruleum) with blue or white flowers, and leaves resembling those of the officinal valerian. Origin: LL. Valeriana, perhaps from some person named Valerius, or fr. L. Valere to be strong. Powerful, on account of its medicinal virtues: cf. F. Valeriane. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ventral root | The motor root of a spinal nerve. Synonym: radix anterior, radix motoria, anterior root, motor root, radix ventralis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gentian root | See: gentian. (05 Mar 2000) |
| parasympathetic root of ciliary ganglion | A branch of the oculomotor nerve supplying parasympathetic preganglionic nerve fibres to the ciliary ganglion. Synonym: radix parasympathica ganglii ciliaris, radix oculomotoria ganglii ciliaris, motor root of ciliary ganglion, oculomotor root of ciliary ganglion, radix brevis ganglii ciliaris, short root of ciliary ganglion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| marshmallow root | <botany> A genus of plants of the Mallow family. It includes the officinal marsh mallow, and the garden hollyhocks. An ornamental shrub (Hibiscus Syriacus) of the Mallow family. Origin: althaea, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vestibular root | Radix vestibularis, radix superior nervi vestibulocochlearis, superior root of vestibulocochlear nerve, vestibular root of vestibulocochlear nerve. (05 Mar 2000) |
| May apple root | <botany> A powdered mixture of resins taken from dried seeds and root of the mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum), it is typically used as a topical caustic agent. (09 Oct 1997) |
| medial root of optic tract | The smaller division of the posterior end of the optic tract that disappears under the medial geniculate body. Synonym: radix medialis tractus optici. (05 Mar 2000) |
| root | <botany> The water- and mineral-absorbing part of a plant which is usually underground, does not bear leaves, tends to grow downwards and is typically derived from the radicle of the embryo. See: adventitious. (09 Oct 1997) |
| root abscess | A pocket of pus adjacent to or within (apical abscess) the tooth's root caused by plaque and calculus invasion. Symptoms include tooth pain and tenderness that may be accompanied by facial swelling and a fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and a thorough cleansing of the infected site by a dentist. See: apical abscess. (27 Sep 1997) |