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rhinitis

The medical term for a runny nose, due to inflammation and mucus secretion in the nasal lining

rhinitis medicamentosa

A runny nose (rhinitis) caused by over-use of decongestant nasal sprays

rickets

A disease caused by nutritional deficiency that causes bone deformities in childhood. The most common cause is vitamin D deficiency.

rigors

Abrupt shivering, often with fever and sweating.

ring pessary

A medical device used to support the uterus, vagina, bladder or rectum. A pessary is most often used to treat prolapse of the uterus and stress urinary incontinence.

Rinne's test

A hearing test using a vibrating tuning fork.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

A severe, tick-borne infection.

rosacea

Redness or flushing of the face, sometimes with spots, typically occurring in middle-aged women. The cause is not known.

Rosen method

A hands-on technique that focuses on relaxing chronic muscle tension with an accompanying relief of emotional tension.

rotavirus

A type of virus that is one of the causes of gastroenteritis, especially in young children.

Rotor syndrome

A rare condition characterised by high blood bilirubin levels.

rubella

A viral infection also known as German measles.

RUQ

right upper quadrant

SA

septic arthritis

sacrum

A section of the lower backbone that consists of five vertebrae that are fused together.

saddle anaesthesia

Loss of sensation to the buttocks.

salpingitis

An infection and inflammation of the fallopian tubes.

sarcoidosis

A rare disease of unknown cause in which there is inflammation of tissues throughout the body.

sarcoma

Cancer of the connective tissues.

scabies

A contagious skin infection caused by a tiny mite.

scar tissue

A type of connective tissue that forms after a wound heals.

scarlet fever

An uncommon infectious disease, most often seen in childhood, that is caused by a strain of the streptococcal bacteria.

SCC

squamous cell carcinoma

Schirmer's test

A test that determines whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist.