This glossary currently contains medical and blood-related
terms and is regularly updated.
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Rabies
A severe virus infection of the nervous system disease which affects many warm blooded animals. It is often fatal.
Recombinants
A term covering the genetic engineering techniques that involve inserting genes from cells of one organism into the DNA in cells from another.
Recovered Plasma
Plasma that has been collected from the whole blood, the cellular components of which are used in blood transfusions.
Replacement Therapy
Administration of the missing clotting factor or immunoglobulin by intravenous injection.
RhD-negative
Rhesus D negative (absence of D antigens on red cells).
RhD-positive
Rhesus D positive (presence of D antigens on red cells).
Rhesus (Rh)
One of the Blood Group systems.
RICE
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation - an acronym used to describe the management of acute injuries.
Rotator Cuff Lesions
An injury involving one of the major muscles of the shoulder.
Routine Antenatal Prophylaxis
A procedure which involves giving a RhD-negative woman Anti-D at weeks 28 and 34 to reduce the risk of haemolytic disease of the foetus and new born (HDN).
