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Resting tremor
Resting tremor A tremor of a limb that increases when the limb is at rest.
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Tremor
Various rhythmic involuntary movements involving the arms, legs or head, occurring in numerous illnesses and conditions and greatly varying in type and severity.
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Restasis
Restasis is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cyclosporine.
Restenosis
The closing or narrowing of an artery that was previously opened by a cardiac procedure such as angioplasty.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Wittmaack-Ekbom or restless legs syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that affects sensation and movement in the legs and causes the limbs to feel uncomfortable. Relief can be temporarily gained by moving the legs which cause sufferers to seem fidgety and restless.
Restless legs
A disorder characterized by aching or burning sensations in the lower and rarely the upper extremities that occur prior to sleep or may awaken the patient from sleep. Complying with an irresistible urge to move the affected limbs brings temporary relief. Sleep may become disrupted, resulting in excessive daytime hypersomnolence. This condition may be associated with uremia; diabetes; and rheumatoid arthritis. Restless Legs Syndrome differs from nocturnal myoclonus syndrome in that in the lattercondition the individual does not report adverse sensory stimuli and it is primarly a sleep-associated movement disorder.
Reston Hospital Center
The Reston Hospital Center is a hospital in Virginia, United States.
Restoration
Replacement of portion of a damaged tooth.
Restoril
Restoril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): temazepam.
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Retinoid
A natural or synthetic substance derived from vitamin A.
Rohypnol
Rohypnol (the trade name of flunitrazepam) is a sedative that was made in the early 1970's by Roche and was used in hospitals only for deep sedation. It was first released on the market in 1975 in tablet form in Europe. The tablet was then released in the early 1980's to other countries. It came in 5 mg, 2 mg, and 1 mg sizes, but due to its strength the higher doses were taken off the market and now it only comes in one strength: 1 mg. It is the strongest sleeping tablet to ever be made.
Radiation Oncology
The study and treatment of cancers using radiation (x-rays, gamma rays or electrons).
Radiation Therapy
The use of x-rays, gamma rays, or electrons to treat cancers.
Range of motion
the extent that a joint will move from full extension to full flexion.
Resting tremor
Retropulsion
The tendency to step backwards if bumped from the front or upon initiating walking, usually seen in patients who tend to lean backwards because of problems with balance.
Reimplantation
Insertion and temporary fixation of partially or completely avulsed tooth or teeth, resulting from traumatic injury.
Reline
Acrylic restoration of denture base to compensate for bone loss; direct: done at chairside; indirect: in conjunction with a dental laboratory.
Restoration
Replacement of portion of a damaged tooth.
Retained root
Partial root structure remaining in jaw after extraction or fracture of a
natural tooth.
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