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Red root (Ceanothus americanus): Treats tonsil inflammations and sore throats, increases transport of nutrients from the blood across the capillary cells to the lymph.

Red Tides: Phenomenon associated with population explosions (blooms) of certain types of dinoflagellates; red structures inside the dinoflagellates cause the water to have a reddish color.

Red Week: The peak season at a resort during which time timeshare properties are at their most desirable. Different resorts naturally have different peak seasons.

Red Tide (Water): The term applied to toxic algal blooms caused by several genera of din flagellates (Gymnodinium and Gonyaulax) which turn the sea red and are frequently associated with a deterioration in wa . . . View Full Definition

Red Tide: A dense outburst of phytoplankton (usually dinoflagellates) often coloring water red brown

Red Shirt: A designation given to a college player who did not play in any games during a particular year due to injury or coach's choice; such a player is permitted to practice with the team during th . . . View Full Definition

Red Zone: The imaginary area between the defense's 20-yard line and its goal line from which the offense is most likely to score points.

Red-Eye: The red glow from a subject's eyes caused by light from a flash reflecting off the blood vessels behind the retina in the eye. The effect is most common when light levels are low, outdoor at . . . View Full Definition

Redemption: When a fixed-income investment matures, and you get your investment amount back, the repayment is known as redemption. Bonds are usually redeemed at par, or face value, traditionally $1,000 . . . View Full Definition

Redemption Charge: The commission a mutual fund charges an investor who is redeeming shares. For example, a 2% redemption charge (also called a back end load) on the sale of shares valued at $1000 will result . . . View Full Definition