A study that compares two groups of people: those with the disease or condition under study (cases) and a very similar group of people who do not have the … [Read more...]
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retrospective cohort study
A research study in which the medical records of groups of individuals who are alike in many ways but differ by a certain characteristic (for example, female … [Read more...]
retrospective
Looking back at events that have already taken place. … [Read more...]
retropubic prostatectomy
Surgery to remove the prostate through an incision made in the wall of the abdomen. … [Read more...]
retroperitoneal
Having to do with the area outside or behind the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). … [Read more...]
retinyl palmitate
A drug that is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids. … [Read more...]
response rate
The percentage of patients whose cancer shrinks or disappears after treatment. … [Read more...]
response
In medicine, an improvement related to treatment. … [Read more...]
respite care
Temporary care given to a person who is unable to care for himself or herself so that the usual caregivers can have a break. Respite care may include in-home … [Read more...]
respiratory tract
The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Also called respiratory system. … [Read more...]