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rabbit pellet stools
stools are abnormally small and round like rabbit pellets.
raccoon eyes (or) raccoon's eyes
dark circles around the eyes, seen in respiratory allergies.
railroad disease (vet)
red leg (vet)
reservoir sign
ability of the patient to produce cerebrospinal fluid at will be moving the head
reversed-three sign
on esophageal barium study this sign indicates coarctation of the aorta.
ribbon stools
flat, often striated stools, often indicative of distal colon cancer.
rider's bone
chronic pain on lateral surface of ankle, often seen in motorcycle riders.
rolling disease (vet)
root sign
a positive sign; when touched on the cheek a newborn baby will "root" looking for nipple.
rugby knee
football knee
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