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- medical Definition of ras : any of a family of genes that undergo mutation to oncogenes and especially to some commonly linked to human cancers (as of the colon, lung, and pancreas) ras oncogenes
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- ras protein. n. A protein that typically promotes cell division when a growth factor is present on the cell surface. Abnormal ras proteins, caused by genetic mutations, stimulate cell division and proliferation in the absence of a growth factor and facilitate the development of various cancers.1  Facebook. protein that typically promotes cell division when a growth factor is present on the cell surface. Abnormal ras proteins, caused by genetic mutations, stimulate cell division and proliferation in the absence of a growth factor and facilitate the development of various cancers. 1  Facebook.
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- Medical dictionary definition of RS as a medical term including diseases, symptoms, treatments, and other medical and health issues. About Us Bookmark this page
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- Rasa (aesthetics) In Indian aesthetics, a rasa (Sanskrit: रस lit. 'juice' or 'essence') denotes an essential mental state and is the dominant emotional theme of a work of art or the primary feeling that is evoked in the person that views, reads or hears such a work.
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- medical definition of inferior 1 situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being compare superior 1 2 situated in a more posterior or ventral position in the body of a quadruped compare superior 2
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- Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Rasmus Gardell, known professionally as just Rasmus, is a Swedish electronica and breakbeat music producer who is sometimes mistaken for the Finnish band of the same name. Rasmus released the album Mass Hysteria, a breakbeat record which was released on Bolshi Records.
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rheumatic fever Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness which arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart. Throat infection with a member of the Group A streptococcus (strep) bacteria is a common problem among school-aged children. It is easily treated with a ten-day course of antibiotics by mouth.
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Arthritis Rheumatologist: A specialist in the non-surgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis. Rheumatologists have special interests in unexplained rash, fever, arthritis, anemia, weakness, weight loss, fatigue, joint or muscle pain, autoimmune disease, and anorexia.
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Risk assessment scales for pressure ulcer prevention: a systematic review To evaluate the effectiveness of the use of risk assessment scales (RAS) for pressure ulcer (PU) prevention in clinical practice, degree of validation of RAS, and effectiveness of risk assessment scales as indicators of risk of developing a pressure ulcer.
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The Richmond AgitationâSedation Scale RASS is a 10-point scale, with four levels of anxiety or agitation (+1 to +4 [combative]), one level to denote a calm and alert state (0), and 5 levels of sedation (−1 to −5) culminating in unarousable (−5). The values and definitions for each level of agitation and sedation are displayed in Table 1. TABLE 1.
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Rheumatology Rheumatology (Greek ρεύμα, rheuma, river) is a sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases.
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rheumatoid nodules rheu·ma·toid nod·ules. subcutaneous nodules, occurring most commonly over bony prominences, in some patients with rheumatoid arthritis; microscopically, the nodules are foci of fibrinoid necrosis, surrounded by a palisade of fibroblasts.
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raspberry noun, plural raspberries. 1. the fruit of any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Rubus, of the rose family, consisting of small and juicy red, black, or pale yellow drupelets forming a detachable cap about a convex receptacle. 2. any shrub bearing this fruit. 3. a dark reddish-purple color.
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- During your Potomac, Maryland DOT physical, the examiner will also do the following: 1  Check your pulse and blood pressure. 2  Perform a vision test. 3  Observe your general appearance. 4  Examine your eyes, throat, mouth, and ears. 5  Listen to your heart and lungs. 6  Check for spine deformities. 7  Perform a neurological exam.
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- Medical Definition of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. : a usually chronic disease that is considered an autoimmune disease and is characterized especially by pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes destruction of joints—abbreviation RA; called also atrophic arthritis; compare osteoarthritis.ull Definition of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. : a usually chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized especially by pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes destruction of joints. See rheumatoid arthritis defined for English-language learners. ADVERTISEMENT.
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- Photo courtesy of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Famous Seminole leader Osceola Only one group of Indians -- the Seminoles -- successfully resisted removal and they did so fiercely.Their resistance to removal brought about the Second Seminole War.hoto courtesy of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Famous Seminole leader Osceola Only one group of Indians -- the Seminoles -- successfully resisted removal and they did so fiercely.
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- Ras malai or rossomalai (Odia: ରସ ମଲାଈ, রসমালাই, रस मलाई, رس ملائی) is a sweetmeat consumed mainly in India, as well as in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The name ras malai comes from two words in Hindi: ras, meaning juice, and malai, meaning cream. It has been described as a rich cheesecake without a crust..This dish was invented by the Bengali sweetmeat confectioner and businessman K.C. Das in the year 1930.t is cooked in sugar syrup and milk with saffron, pistachios and kheer as stuffing. Homemade ras malai is usually made from powdered milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder and oil, which are kneaded to form a dough, moulded into balls, and dropped into simmering milk cream.
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rheumatism rheumatism. 1  any disorder of the connective tissue structures of the body, especially those in the back or the extremities, characterized by pain or stiffness. 2  Any painful state in bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, or muscles. 3  a disease which causes stiffness and pain in one's joints.
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Humira Humira is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Humira can be used alone or in combination with non-biologic DMARDs.
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- rheumatism. 1  any disorder of the connective tissue structures of the body, especially those in the back or the extremities, characterized by pain or stiffness. — rheumatic, adj. 2  Any painful state in bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, or muscles. 3  a disease which causes stiffness and pain in one's joints.
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- Lower respiratory (tract) infection or LTRI is a generic term for an acute infection of the trachea (windpipe), airways and lungs, which make up the lower respiratory system. LTRIs include bronchitis, croup and pneumonia.
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Renal Artery Stenosis Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a blockage of an artery to the kidneys. It may cause kidney failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). Smokers have a greater risk of developing RAS. RAS is most common in men between the ages of 50 and 70.hese complications affect the blood circulation of the kidneys, and may cause damage to the tissues of the kidneys, kidney failure, and/or high blood pressure. Vascular conditions affecting the renal arteries and veins include the following: Renal artery stenosis.
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- 1 Ras, an Ethiopian aristocratic and court title, as in Ras Tafari. 2  Ras, an honorific taken from the Ethiopian and used by members of the Rastafari movement.  Ras, a colloquial appellation taken from the Ethiopian for a high rank fascist dominating in one province.
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ankylosing spondylitis ankylosing spondylitis. noun, Pathology. 1. a degenerative inflammatory disease, most common in young men, characterized by back pain and impaired mobility of the spinal column. ankylosing spondylitis. 1. ankylosing spondylitis n. Arthritis of the spine, resembling rheumatoid arthritis and leading to lipping or fusion of the vertebrae. Also called Strümpell-Marie disease, Marie-Strümpell disease, rheumatoid spondylitis, Strümpell-Marie disease.
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- 1 Stari Ras, first capital city of medieval Serbian state of Raska. 2  Ras-e Jonubi, a village in Khuzestan Province, Iran. 3  Ras-e Sharqi, a village in Khuzestan Province, Iran. “ Ras” is the Arabic for a “head,” hence a cape, promontory or headland; and a common word in Arabic place names (e.g. Al Ras)
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- A protein that typically promotes cell division when a growth factor is present on the cell surface. Abnormal ras proteins, caused by genetic mutations, stimulate cell division and proliferation in the absence of a growth factor and facilitate the development of various cancers. 1  Facebook.