Reduced

i. Restored to its proper place, as a dislocated bone. 2. In chemistry, brought into the metallic form. 3. Diminished in size. R. Eye. See Listing. R. Hematin, the product of the reduction of hematin in alkaline solution. R. Hemoglobin, the result of deoxidation of oxyhemoglobin. R. Iron, iron by hydrogen; ferrum reductum. R. Oil. See Lubricating Oils. sounds, a simulated doubling of either the first or second sound of the heart. In the case of the first sound it is probably the effect of a shock caused at the pre-systolic period by a sudden tension of the auriculoventricular valves of the left side as a result of the contraction of the auricle. In the case of the second sound it is due to tension of the mitral leaflets occurring in mitral stenosis during the auricular systole. R. of the Muscles, a doubling of a muscle due to some abnormal relation of its fasciculi.