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glossary of medical terms

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B cell a white blood cell that makes antibodies to fight infections caused by foreign proteins

B lymphocyte a type of white blood cell that makes antibodies and is an important part of the immune response

Bacillus any bacteria that is rod-shaped; responsible for diphtheria, dysentery, tetanus, and tuberculosis, as well as other diseases

Bacteraemia a condition in which bacteria are present in the bloodstream; may occur after minor surgery or infection and may be dangerous for people with a weakened immune system or abnormal heart valves

Bacteriostatic term used to describe a substance that stops the growth of bacteria (such as an antibiotic)

Bacterium a tiny, single-celled micro-organism, commonly known as a germ; some bacteria, called pathogens, cause disease

Bacteriuria bacteria in the urine; large amounts can indicate bladder, urethra, or kidney infection

Ball-and-socket joint a joint consisting of a ball-shaped bone that fits into a cup-shaped bone, making the joint free to rotate; examples include the hip and shoulder

Balloon angioplasty a technique that uses a balloon catheter to open arteries clogged with fatty deposits

Balloon catheter a hollow tube with a small, inflatable balloon at the tip; used to open a narrowed artery or organ that has become blocked

Barbiturates a group of sedatives that reduce activity in the brain; are habit-forming and are possibly fatal when taken with alcohol

Barium enema a technique in which barium is placed into the large intestine and rectum and then X-rays are taken to check for possible disorders of these organs

Barrier method of contraception a birth-control technique using a condom, diaphragm, or another similar device to block the path of sperm to an egg

Bartholin's glands two pea-sized glands that, when sexually aroused, release a fluid that lubricates the vagina

Basal cell carcinoma a type of skin cancer that is caused by exposure to large amounts of sunlight; commonly found on the neck, face, and arms

Basal metabolic rate the lowest rate at which a person can possibly use energy and remain alive; at this rate, only absolutely necessary functions such as breathing are maintained

BCG vaccine a vaccine used to protect against tuberculosis

Becker's muscular dystrophy a hereditary disease in which the muscles weaken and waste away; similar to Duchenne muscular dystrophy but starts later in life and advances more slowly

Bell's palsy another name for facial palsy, the usually one-sided, temporary numbing of the facial muscles, caused by an inflamed nerve

Bends see Decompression sickness

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