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Index to letter R

rachi-

The spine.

radio-1

Radiation; radio waves.

radio-2

The radius bone.

re-

Again; back.

recti-

Straight; right; correct.

recto-

The rectum.

-rel

Forming nouns.

reni-

The kidneys; kidney-shaped.

reticulo-

Net-like; reticulated.

retino-

The retina.

retro-

Directed backwards; behind.

rhabdo-

A rod or rodlike structure.

rheo-

Current or flow.

rhino-

The nose.

rhizo-

A root or roots.

rhodo-

Rose-coloured.

rhyncho-

Snout or beak.

roentgeno-

X-rays.

Romano-

Roman; Roman and …

-rrhagia

An excessive flow or discharge.

-rrhaphy

Surgical sewing or suturing.

-rrhoea

Discharge; flow.

Russo-

Russian; Russian and …

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