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Robinia
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D031301 |
[A plant genus of the family FABACEAE that contains linarin (acaciin) and LECTINS.
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Robotic Surgical Procedures
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D065287 |
[Surgical procedures performed remotely using a computer that controls surgical instruments attached to mechanical arms designed to perform the tasks of the surgeon.
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Robotics
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D012371 |
[The application of electronic, computerized control systems to mechanical devices designed to perform human functions. Formerly restricted to industry, but nowadays applied to artificial organs controlled by bionic (bioelectronic) devices, like automated insulin pumps and other prostheses.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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D012373 |
[An acute febrile illness caused by RICKETTSIA RICKETTSII. It is transmitted to humans by bites of infected ticks and occurs only in North and South America. Characteristics include a sudden onset with headache and chills and fever lasting about two to three weeks. A cutaneous rash commonly appears on the extremities and trunk about the fourth day of illness.
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Rocuronium
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D000077123 |
[An androstanol non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent. It has a mono-quaternary structure and is a weaker nicotinic antagonist than PANCURONIUM.
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Rod Cell Outer Segment
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D012374 |
[The portion of a retinal rod cell situated between the ROD INNER SEGMENT and the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM. It contains a stack of photosensitive disk membranes laden with RHODOPSIN.
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Rod Opsins
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D017299 |
[Photosensitive proteins expressed in the ROD PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. They are the protein components of rod photoreceptor pigments such as RHODOPSIN.
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Rod-Cone Interaction
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D055258 |
[Reciprocal action of two vertebrate photoreceptor cells (RODS AND CONES). Rod-cone interaction occurs during MESOPIC VISION in which both rods and cones are active in light transduction to the VISUAL CORTEX. Such interaction can influence visual sensitivity and luminous efficiency.
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Rodent Control
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D012375 |
[The reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous rodents through chemical, biological, or other means.
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Rodent Diseases
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D012376 |
[Diseases of rodents of the order RODENTIA. This term includes diseases of Sciuridae (squirrels), Geomyidae (gophers), Heteromyidae (pouched mice), Castoridae (beavers), Cricetidae (rats and mice), Muridae (Old World rats and mice), Erethizontidae (porcupines), and Caviidae (guinea pigs).
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Rodentia
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D012377 |
[A mammalian order which consists of 29 families and many genera.
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Rodenticides
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D012378 |
[Substances used to destroy or inhibit the action of rats, mice, or other rodents.
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Role
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D012380 |
[The expected and characteristic pattern of behavior exhibited by an individual as a member of a particular social group.
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Role Playing
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D012381 |
[The adopting or performing the role of another significant individual in order to gain insight into the behavior of that person.
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Rolipram
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D020889 |
[A phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor with antidepressant properties.
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Rolitetracycline
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D012382 |
[A pyrrolidinylmethyl TETRACYCLINE.
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Rollinia
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D031045 |
[A plant genus of the family ANNONACEAE. Members contain aporphines, acetogenins and rollinone.
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Roma
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D006178 |
[Ethnic group originating in India and entering Europe in the 14th or 15th century.
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Roman World
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D018644 |
[A historical and cultural entity dispersed across a wide geographical area under the political domination and influence of ancient Rome, bringing to the conquered people the Roman civilization and culture from 753 B.C. to the beginning of the imperial rule under Augustus in 27 B.C. The early city built on seven hills grew to conquer Sicily, Sardinia, Carthage, Gaul, Spain, Britain, Greece, Asia Minor, etc., and extended ultimately from Mesopotamia to the Atlantic. Roman medicine was almost entirely in Greek hands, but Rome, with its superior water system, remains a model of sanitation and hygiene. (From A. Castiglioni, A History of Medicine, 2d ed pp196-99; from F. H. Garrison, An Introduction to the History of Medicine, 4th ed, pp107-120)
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Romania
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D012383 |
[A country in southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine. The capital is Bucharest.
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