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81rhizopod — rhizopodan /ruy zop euh dn/, adj., n. /ruy zeuh pod /, n. any of numerous protozoa of the widespread subphylum (or superclass) Rhizopoda, characterized by a pseudopod and comprising most members of the phylum Sarcodina, including the amebas and… …
82rhizotomy — /ruy zot euh mee/, n., pl. rhizotomies. Surg. the surgical section or cutting of the spinal nerve roots, usually posterior or sensory roots, to eliminate pain. [1910 15; RHIZO + TOMY] * * * …
83-rrhiza — var. of rhizo as second element of compounds: mycorrhiza. Also, rhiza. [ < NL < Gk rhíza ROOT1] * * * …
84rhizoid — 1. Rootlike. 2. Irregularly branching, like a root; denoting a form of bacterial growth. 3. In fungi, the rootlike hyphae that arise at the nodes of the hyphae of Rhizopus species. [rhizo + G. eidos, resemblance] * * * rhi·zoid rī .zȯid …
85rhizomelia — 1. Disproportion in the length of the most proximal segment of the limbs (upper arms and thighs). 2. A disorder involving the shoulder and hip joint. [rhizo + G. melos, limb] …
86rhizomelic — Of or relating to the hip joint or the shoulder joint. * * * rhi·zo·me·lic .rī zə mē lik adj of or relating to the hip and shoulder joints * * * rhi·zo·mel·ic (ri zo melґik) [rhizo + mel + ic] pertaining to or involving the hip joint and shoulder …
87rhizomeningomyelitis — Inflammation of the nerve roots, the meninges, and the spinal cord. SYN: radiculomeningomyelitis. [rhizo + G. meninx, membrane, + myelon, marrow, + itis, inflammation] * * * rhi·zo·me·nin·go·my·eli·tis (ri″zo mə n …
88Rhizomucor — A genus of fungi in the family Mucoraceae; a cause of mucormycosis. * * * Rhi·zo·mu·cor (ri″zo muґkor) [rhizo + L. mucor bread mold] a genus of saprobic fungi of the family Mucoraceae, having few, poorly developed rhizoids. R. pusilґlus… …
89Rhizopodea — SYN: Rhizopoda. [rhizo + G. pous (pod ), foot] …
90Rhizopus — A genus of fungi (class Zygomycetes, family Mucoraceae); some species cause mucormycosis in humans. * * * rhi·zo·pus rī zə pəs n 1) cap a genu …
