Receptor - a structure in the cell
membrane that combines with a drug, hormone, or chemical to
alter the function of the cell.
Rectal bleeding - a symptom
of digestive problems that can result from a number of different
conditions, many of which are not severe, although it may
be a sign of rectal cancer so locating the source of the bleeding
is important.
Rectal prolapse - when the
rectum drops down outside the anus.
Rectopexy - the surgical placement
of sutures inside the rectum to return it to its proper position.
Rectum - the lower end of the
large intestine, leading to the anus.
Reflux - a backward flow.
Regional enteritis - another
name for Crohn's disease, which affects the small intestine.
Remission - a lessoning of
disease symptoms and a return to health.
Resection - the surgical removal
of a portion of an organ.
Reservoir - a pouch created
surgically from the distal ileum, which collects feces.
This information
is provided as a general educational service
and is not intended to recommend any particular treatment plan
or to replace the advice of physicians. It is important that patients
seek and rely on the advice of a healthcare professional
about their individual medical conditions.
