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R

Radiotherapy

The treatment of disease with penetrating radiation

Rectal

Relating to or situated near the rectum

Regimen

A course of medication that must be strictly adhered to

Renal

Relating to or affecting the kidneys

Reproductive

The ability to reproduce

Resistance testing

Measures whether or not a person's virus is resistant to antiviral medications

Retrograde ejaculation

Retrograde ejaculation is the feeling of orgasm experienced with sexual activity but nothing comes out of the penis

Rim

To stimulate the anus with the tongue

Ruptured

When a cell or membrane is burst or broken