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Rnase
An enzyme that breaks down RNA. Present on standard gloves, additional processing is required…
Respiratory acidosis
A condition resulting from the accumulation of carbon dioxide; blood pH falls markedly as…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Cold and bronchitis and rarely pneumonia. Very contagious, especially in children.
Respiratory exchange ratio (R)
The ratio of carbon dioxide eliminated from the tissues relative to the oxygen taken…
Respiratory center
A functional collection of nerve cells in the brainstem that control ventilatory activity. The…
Respiratory alkalosis
A condition resulting from the depletion of carbon dioxide; blood pH rises markedly as…
Re-growth
Multiplication of microorganisms to repopulate an area after a large portion of the microbial…
Reinforced gown
A gown that is reinforced (e.g. fabric, plastic) either entirely or at defined locations…
Relaxin
A polypeptide sex hormone of the corpus luteum that facilitates birth by causing relaxation…