An antigen of the Rhesus system; understood unless otherwise specified to refer to Rhesus factor D (RhD), which appears on the surface of the red blood cells of most (85%) humans. An incompatibility between the Rh-blood types of a mother and her baby may cause serious disease for the baby.

Rhesus systemname

A blood group system, the second most important after the ABO system, and important in human blood transfusion, whereby blood types are classified according to the presence ("positive") or absence ("negative") of potentially over 50 antigens, of which the most commonly referenced is RhD.

rhesusizeverb

To substitute a rhesus sequence for a human sequence into a nucleic acid

rheticadj

Of or pertaining to a rheme.

rhetographicaladj

Relating to rhetography.

rhetographynoun

The evocation of imagery in a text narrative.

rhetologicaladj

Relating to rhetology.

rhetologynoun

The form of rhetorical argument or reasoning that characterizes a rhetorolect.

rhetornoun

A rhetorician.

rhetoricadj

Synonym of rhetorical.

rhetoricaladj

Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

rhetorical questionnoun

A question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.

rhetoricalitynoun

The quality of being rhetorical.

rhetoricallyadv

In a rhetorical manner.

rhetoricalnessnoun

The quality of being rhetorical.

rhetoricateverb

To use rhetorical tropes or embellishments.

rhetoricationnoun

An instance of rhetoric, or excessive use of rhetoric

rhetoriciannoun

An expert or student of rhetoric.

rhetoricitynoun

Quality or degree of being rhetorical.

rhetorizeverb

To represent by a figure of rhetoric, or by personification.

rhetorolectnoun

A type of discourse that has a characteristic configuration of topics, themes, and arguments.

Rhettname

An American surname from Dutch.

rheumnoun

Thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.

rheumaticadj

Resembling or relating to rheumatism.

rheumaticallyadv

In a rheumatic manner.

rheumatickyadj

Of, pertaining to or having rheumatism.

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