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- BHA
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"BHA" is more commonly referred to as "Butylated Hydroxyanisole" in the medical community.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
A white or yellow waxy antioxidant with a weak aroma that is used to preserve food from spoilage. It is also used in some cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and may produce an allergic reaction in some people.
More Information on Butylated Hydroxyanisole: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + BHD
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- BHD
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Also Known As: "BHDS, Birt Hogg Dube"
An inherited condition that involves noncancerous (benign) tumors of the scalp, forehead, face, neck, chest, back and arms. This condition increases a person's risk of developing kidney or colon cancer.
More Information on BHD: Cancer Risk Factors
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- BHDS
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Also Known As: "Birt Hogg Dube, BHD"
An inherited condition that involves noncancerous (benign) tumors of the scalp, forehead, face, neck, chest, back and arms. This condition increases a person's risk of developing kidney or colon cancer.
More Information on BHDS: Cancer Risk Factors
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- BHT
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"BHT" is more commonly referred to as "Butylated Hydroxytoluene" in the medical community.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
A commonly usedadditive used to prolong the life of fats, oils and oil containing foods. It is also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Some people have an allergic response to the substance, which often results in hives or other skin reaction.
More Information on Butylated Hydroxytoluene: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- BI RADS
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"BI RADS" is more commonly referred to as "Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System" in the medical community.
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
A system of the American College of Radiology (ACR) for reporting results of mammograms. There are six categories: 0 (needs additional evaluation), 1 (negative), 2 (benign), 3 (probably benign), 4 (suspicious) and 5 (highly suggestive of cancer).
More Information on Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System: Breast Cancer
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- Bi-atrial Pacing
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A pacemaker strategy to reduce the number of episodes of atrial fibrillation. This involves delivering electrical impulses to the right atrium and to the coronary sinus.
More Information on Bi-atrial Pacing: Arrhythmia
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- BIA
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A body composition test that estimates water, lean tissue mass and total fat in the body by calculating how difficult it is for applied electrical currents to move through the body. Fat provides more resistance to current than other body tissue.
- + Biatrial Pacing
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- Biatrial Pacing
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Also Known As: "Bi-atrial Pacing"
A pacemaker strategy to reduce the number of episodes of atrial fibrillation. This involves delivering electrical impulses to the right atrium and to the coronary sinus.
More Information on Biatrial Pacing: Arrhythmia
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- Biaxin
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A brand of antibiotics, medications that kill or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria. They have no effect on viruses. They are used to treat some heart infections and to prevent infections in high-risk patients.
More Information on Biaxin: Heart Drug & Medication
- + Bicornuate Uterus
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- Bicornuate Uterus
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Also Known As: "Septate Uterus"
A genetic mutation of the uterus that causes two uterine bodies.
More Information on Bicornuate Uterus: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Bicuspid Valve
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- Bicuspid Valve
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"Bicuspid Valve" is more commonly referred to as "Mitral Valve" in the medical community.
Mitral Valve
Also Known As: "Left Atrioventricular Valve"
One of the heart's four valves. The mitral valve normally swings open to allow the smooth passage of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle, then closes. Blood should flow only in one direction and only at the right time.
More Information on Mitral Valve: Heart Valve
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- Bicuspids
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Also Known As: "Premolars"
The teeth located between the canines and molars. They have two cusps for piercing and ripping and a broader, flatter surface for chewing and grinding.
More Information on Bicuspids: Oral Health Basics
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- Bicycle Safety
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Simple safety measures such as wearing a helmet and knee and elbow pads, properly maintaining bicycles and wearing easily visible clothing can help prevent bicycle-related accidents and injuries.
More Information on Bicycle Safety: First Aid & Safety
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- Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt
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Also Known As: "Bidirectional Glenn, BCPS"
A passageway created to divert blood flow so that oxygen-poor blood from the head and upper limbs flows directly to the lungs. The shunt connects the superior vena cava to the right pulmonary artery and is used to correct a birth defect of the heart.
More Information on Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt: Pediatric Heart
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- Bidirectional Glenn
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Also Known As: "BCPS"
A passageway created to divert blood flow so that oxygen-poor blood from the head and upper limbs flows directly to the lungs. The shunt connects the superior vena cava to the right pulmonary artery and is used to correct a birth defect of the heart.
More Information on Bidirectional Glenn: Pediatric Heart
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- Bidis
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"Bidis" is more commonly referred to as "Other Smoking Products" in the medical community.
Other Smoking Products
Also Known As: "Clove Cigarettes"
Along with cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products, ''smokeless'' chewing tobacco and ''snuff'' are harmful to the body. People who smoke non-tobacco products (e.g., marijuana) also face serious health risks.
More Information on Other Smoking Products: Smoking & Tobacco
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- Bifascicular Bundle Branch Block
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"Bifascicular Bundle Branch Block" is more commonly referred to as "Bundle Branch Block" in the medical community.
Bundle Branch Block
Also Known As: "Trifascicular Bundle Branch Block, Intraventricular Conduction Deficits"
Bundle branch block is a condition in which the electrical impulses traveling through the heart are slowed or blocked completely from traveling along their normal route through the ventricles.
More Information on Bundle Branch Block: Arrhythmia
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- Biguanides
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A class of antidiabetic medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They lower blood sugar (glucose) by slowing glucose absorption in the intestine, preventing the release of stored glucose and helping the body use insulin more efficiently.
More Information on Biguanides: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Bike Safety
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Also Known As: "Bicycle Safety"
Simple safety measures such as wearing a helmet and knee and elbow pads, properly maintaining bicycles and wearing easily visible clothing can help prevent bicycle-related accidents and injuries.
More Information on Bike Safety: First Aid & Safety
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- Bikini Cut
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"Bikini Cut" is more commonly referred to as "Laparotomy" in the medical community.
Laparotomy
Also Known As: "Vertical Incision, Transverse Incision, Bikini Incision"
Surgery that involves opening up the abdomen. The incision may be vertical (from the pelvic bone to the belly button) or horizontal (along the bikini line, also called a transverse incision).
More Information on Laparotomy: Digestive Treatments
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- Bikini Incision
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"Bikini Incision" is more commonly referred to as "Laparotomy" in the medical community.
Laparotomy
Also Known As: "Vertical Incision, Bikini Cut, Transverse Incision"
Surgery that involves opening up the abdomen. The incision may be vertical (from the pelvic bone to the belly button) or horizontal (along the bikini line, also called a transverse incision).
More Information on Laparotomy: Digestive Treatments
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- Bilateral
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Relating to both the right and left sides.
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- Bilateral Mastectomy
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"Bilateral Mastectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Mastectomy" in the medical community.
Mastectomy
Also Known As: "Double Mastectomy, Single Mastectomy"
Surgical removal of an entire breast (single) or both breasts (double or bilateral). Types vary by the amount and type of breast tissue removed and whether or not the lymph nodes under the arm (axilla) are also removed.
More Information on Mastectomy: Breast Cancer
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- Bilateral Nephrectomy
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"Bilateral Nephrectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Nephrectomy" in the medical community.
Nephrectomy
Surgical removal of one or both kidneys (bilateral nephrectomy).
More Information on Nephrectomy: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
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- Bilateral Oophorectomy
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"Bilateral Oophorectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Oophorectomy" in the medical community.
Oophorectomy
Also Known As: "Ovary Removal, Unilateral Oophorectomy, Salpingo Oophorectomy, Ovariectomy, Salpingectomy Oophorectomy, Bilateral Ovariectomy, Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy"
Surgical removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries. It is used to treat cancers, cysts or uterine disorders. It may be performed alone of in combination with removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or fallopian tubes (salpingectomy).
More Information on Oophorectomy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Bilateral Ovariectomy
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"Bilateral Ovariectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Oophorectomy" in the medical community.
Oophorectomy
Also Known As: "Ovary Removal, Unilateral Oophorectomy, Salpingo Oophorectomy, Ovariectomy, Salpingectomy Oophorectomy, Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy, Bilateral Oophorectomy"
Surgical removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries. It is used to treat cancers, cysts or uterine disorders. It may be performed alone of in combination with removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or fallopian tubes (salpingectomy).
More Information on Oophorectomy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Bilateral Salpingectomy
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"Bilateral Salpingectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Salpingectomy" in the medical community.
Salpingectomy
Surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes (bilateral). When performed at the same time as oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), it is called salpingo oophorectomy.
More Information on Salpingectomy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy
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"Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Oophorectomy" in the medical community.
Oophorectomy
Also Known As: "Ovary Removal, Unilateral Oophorectomy, Salpingo Oophorectomy, Ovariectomy, Bilateral Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy Oophorectomy, Bilateral Ovariectomy"
Surgical removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries. It is used to treat cancers, cysts or uterine disorders. It may be performed alone of in combination with removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or fallopian tubes (salpingectomy).
More Information on Oophorectomy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Bile
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Also Known As: "Gall"
A digestive fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps break down fats.
More Information on Bile: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Bile Acid Resins
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Also Known As: "Bile Acid Sequestring Resins, Bile Acid Sequestrants, BAR"
A type of medication used in the treatment of high blood lipids levels (e.g., cholesterol and triglycerides). They prevent the recycling of bile acids in the intestine so the liver is forced to remove more cholesterol from the blood to make bile.
More Information on Bile Acid Resins: Cholesterol
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- Bile Acid Sequestrants
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Also Known As: "BAR, Bile Acid Sequestring Resins"
A type of medication used in the treatment of high blood lipids levels (e.g., cholesterol and triglycerides). They prevent the recycling of bile acids in the intestine so the liver is forced to remove more cholesterol from the blood to make bile.
More Information on Bile Acid Sequestrants: Cholesterol
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- Bile Acid Sequestring Resins
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Also Known As: "Bile Acid Sequestrants, BAR"
A type of medication used in the treatment of high blood lipids levels (e.g., cholesterol and triglycerides). They prevent the recycling of bile acids in the intestine so the liver is forced to remove more cholesterol from the blood to make bile.
More Information on Bile Acid Sequestring Resins: Cholesterol
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- Bile Acids
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Components of bile, a fluid made by the liver to break down fats.
More Information on Bile Acids: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Bile Duct Cancers
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Also Known As: "Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancers, Intrahepatic Bile Duct Cancers"
Cancer of the bile ducts (tubes connecting the gallbladder and liver to the small intestine). The term usually refers to extrahepatic (outside the liver) bile duct cancers. Intrahepatic cancers (inside the liver) are treated like liver cancer.
More Information on Bile Duct Cancers: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
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- Bile Duct Disorders
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Disorders that affect the bile ducts, often resulting in bile buildup in the liver, jaundice and sometimes cirrhosis. These disorders include Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia, biliary dyskinesia and biliary stricture formation.
More Information on Bile Duct Disorders: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Bile Ducts
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Also Known As: "Extrahepatic Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic Bile Ducts"
The tubes connecting the gallbladder and liver to the small intestine. Part of the biliary system that includes the bile ducts and gallbladder. Extrahepatic ducts are outside the liver. Intrahepatic ducts are inside the liver.
More Information on Bile Ducts: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Bile Salt Breath Test
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A test that measures the amount of carbon dioxide in breath after taking bile salt orally. It asseses digestive function, and may identify whether liver disease or bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine is causing malabsorption.
More Information on Bile Salt Breath Test: Digestive Lab Tests
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- Bilharzia
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"Bilharzia" is more commonly referred to as "Schistosomiasis" in the medical community.
Schistosomiasis
Also Known As: "Schistosoma Infection"
An infection caused by one of the five species of parasite known as Schistosoma. Transmission occurs through contact with contaminated water.
More Information on Schistosomiasis: Parasitic Disease
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- Biliary
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Relating to the liver, gallbladder, bile and bile ducts.
More Information on Biliary: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Biliary Atresia
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A birth defect where the bile ducts do not have normal openings, causing bile to build up in the liver. Often results in jaundice and cirrhosis and requires surgical intervention.
More Information on Biliary Atresia: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Biliary Dyskinesia
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Also Known As: "Postcholecystectomy Syndrome"
Spasms of the gallbladder or bile ducts, resulting in difficult or inability for bile to enter or leave the gallbladder.
More Information on Biliary Dyskinesia: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Biliary Stents
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Flexible tubular devices that are permanently implanted in the bile duct to treat blockages.
More Information on Biliary Stents: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Biliary Stricture
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A narrowing of the biliary tract resulting from the formation of scar tissue. It is often due to injury, disease, pancreatitis, infection or gallstones.
More Information on Biliary Stricture: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Biliary System
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Also Known As: "Biliary Tract, Biliary Tree"
The gallbladder and bile ducts.
More Information on Biliary System: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Biliary Tract
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Also Known As: "Biliary Tree"
The gallbladder and bile ducts.
More Information on Biliary Tract: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
- + Biliary Tree
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- Biliary Tree
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Also Known As: "Biliary Tract"
The gallbladder and bile ducts.
More Information on Biliary Tree: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Biliopancreatic Diversion
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A surgical procedure used to treat obesity that involves removing a portion of the stomach and rearranging the intestines. Although it may successfully treat weight loss, it is not widely used because of the high risk of nutritional deficiencies.
More Information on Biliopancreatic Diversion: Bariatric Surgery
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- Bilirubin
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A substance formed from the breakdown of red blood cells that gives bile its color. Too much causes jaundice.
More Information on Bilirubin: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Billowing Mitral Cusp Syndrome
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"Billowing Mitral Cusp Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Mitral Valve Prolapse" in the medical community.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Also Known As: "J.B. Barlow Syndrome, MVP, Floppy Valve Syndrome, Barlow Syndrome, Systolic Click Murmur Syndrome"
A condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve (located between the left atrium and left ventricle) are too large and cannot close properly. As a result, blood may leak back through the valve (regurgitation), when it should only move forward.
More Information on Mitral Valve Prolapse: Heart Valve
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- Bimanual Examination
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"Bimanual Examination" is more commonly referred to as "Pelvic Examination" in the medical community.
Pelvic Examination
Also Known As: "Gynecological Examination, GYN Exam"
An examination performed regularly by a gynecologist of a women's uterus, cervix and other pelvic organs. It usually involves palpation (feel) of the internal organs and a scraping of tissue for lab examinations (Pap smear).
More Information on Pelvic Examination: Vaginal & Cervical Health
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- Binge Drinking
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The act of consuming too much alcohol within a short time span.
More Information on Binge Drinking: Alcohol & Substance Abuse
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- Binge Eating
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Also Known As: "Binge Eating Disorder"
Episodes of eating large amounts of food over a short period of time, often not stopping until feeling uncomfortably full. It may or may not be associated with episodes of purging (e.g., bulimia).
More Information on Binge Eating: Eating Disorders
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- Binge Eating Disorder
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Episodes of eating large amounts of food over a short period of time, often not stopping until feeling uncomfortably full. It may or may not be associated with episodes of purging (e.g., bulimia).
More Information on Binge Eating Disorder: Eating Disorders
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- Binge Purge Syndrome
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"Binge Purge Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Bulimia Nervosa" in the medical community.
Bulimia Nervosa
Also Known As: "Bulimia Eating Disorder"
An illness marked by binges of overeating accompanied by a sense of losing control. After eating, patients use various methods (such as vomiting or laxative abuse) to halt weight gain. May occur with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa.
More Information on Bulimia Nervosa: Eating Disorders
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- Binswanger's Disease
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Also Known As: "Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy, Subcortical Dementia"
A rare form of dementia involving lesions deep in the brain's white matter, leading to memory loss, mood changes and cognitive decline. Patients affected usually also have cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure or stroke.
More Information on Binswanger's Disease: Alzheimer's & Dementia
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- Bioactive Food Component
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Also Known As: "BFC, Functional Food Component"
The specific part of functional food, besides its nutrients, associated with certain health benefits. Interaction among different components may play a role. Scientific evidence for these health claims exists, but is usually not conclusive.
More Information on Bioactive Food Component: Functional Foods
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- Bioavailability
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The amount of a nutrient after ingestion that is available to body tissues.
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- Biodegradable
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Any substance capable of being broken down by living organisms (e.g., microorganisms, bacteria, fungi). This allows the substance to be absorbed into the ecosystem.
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- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
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Also Known As: "BIA"
A body composition test that estimates water, lean tissue mass and total fat in the body by calculating how difficult it is for applied electrical currents to move through the body. Fat provides more resistance to current than other body tissue.
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- Bioengineered Foods
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"Bioengineered Foods" is more commonly referred to as "Genetically Modified Foods" in the medical community.
Genetically Modified Foods
Also Known As: "GE Foods, GMOs, GM Foods, Genetically Engineered Foods, Genetically Modified Organisms, Biotech Foods"
Foods that have been grown and produced using ingredients (plant or animal) that have been altered with gene technology. Such ingredients are often referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
More Information on Genetically Modified Foods: Nutrition Basics
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- Biofeedback
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Also Known As: "Neurofeedback, Neurobiofeedback, Thermal Biofeedback, Biofeedback Therapy"
A technique in which patients are trained to gain some voluntary control over certain physiological conditions, such as blood pressure and muscle tension, to promote relaxation.
More Information on Biofeedback: Alternative Medicine Center
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- Biofeedback & Digestive Disorders
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A technique in which patients are trained to gain some voluntary control over certain physiological conditions, such as blood pressure and muscle tension, to promote relaxation.
More Information on Biofeedback & Digestive Disorders: Digestive Treatments
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- Biofeedback & Emotional Disorders
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A technique that uses electrodes to measure bodily functions (such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature and muscle tension), and then teaches patients to alter these functions through relaxation or imagery.
More Information on Biofeedback & Emotional Disorders: Therapy & Support
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- Biofeedback & Pain Management
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A technique in which patients are trained to gain some voluntary control over certain physiological conditions, such as blood pressure and muscle tension, to promote relaxation.
More Information on Biofeedback & Pain Management: Pain Management
- + Biofeedback Therapy
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- Biofeedback Therapy
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Also Known As: "Neurofeedback, Neurobiofeedback, Thermal Biofeedback"
A technique in which patients are trained to gain some voluntary control over certain physiological conditions, such as blood pressure and muscle tension, to promote relaxation.
More Information on Biofeedback Therapy: Alternative Medicine Center
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- Biofilms
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Also Known As: "Dental Unit Waterlines"
Films of common germs or bacteria that accumulate on the inner surfaces of numerous materials, including the waterlines used in a dentist's office. These usually do not cause illness, but patients may wish to ask about office water quality.
More Information on Biofilms: Oral Infections
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- Bioflavonoids
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A substance that occurs naturally in plants, mostly from citrus fruits, that maintains blood vessel functioning in mammals.
More Information on Bioflavonoids: Herbs & Supplements
- + Biological Agents
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- Biological Agents
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Also Known As: "Biological Response Modifiers, Biological Drugs, BRMs"
Medications used in biological therapy. They work with the immune system to either fight cancer cells or to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy. They are not chemotherapy drugs, which attack cancer cells directly.
More Information on Biological Agents: Cancer Drug & Medication
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- Biological Drugs
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Also Known As: "BRMs, Biological Agents, Biological Response Modifiers"
Medications used in biological therapy. They work with the immune system to either fight cancer cells or to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy. They are not chemotherapy drugs, which attack cancer cells directly.
More Information on Biological Drugs: Cancer Drug & Medication
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- Biological Response Modifier Therapy
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Also Known As: "Cancer Immunotherapy, BRM Therapy, Biotherapy"
A type of drug treatment that works with the immune system to either fight cancer cells or to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy. It is not the same as chemotherapy, which attacks cancer cells directly.
More Information on Biological Response Modifier Therapy: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
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- Biological Response Modifiers
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Also Known As: "Biological Drugs, BRMs, Biological Agents"
Medications used in biological therapy. They work with the immune system to either fight cancer cells or to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy. They are not chemotherapy drugs, which attack cancer cells directly.
More Information on Biological Response Modifiers: Cancer Drug & Medication
- + Biological Therapy
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- Biological Therapy
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Also Known As: "Biological Response Modifier Therapy, Cancer Immunotherapy, BRM Therapy, Biotherapy"
A type of drug treatment that works with the immune system to either fight cancer cells or to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy. It is not the same as chemotherapy, which attacks cancer cells directly.
More Information on Biological Therapy: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
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- Biological Therapy Drugs
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Also Known As: "Biological Agents, Biological Response Modifiers, Biological Drugs, BRMs"
Medications used in biological therapy. They work with the immune system to either fight cancer cells or to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy. They are not chemotherapy drugs, which attack cancer cells directly.
More Information on Biological Therapy Drugs: Cancer Drug & Medication
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- Biopesticide
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A product intended for use as a pesticide where the active element is a microorganism (or a portion of the microorganism) and will only include a naturally occurring substance that controls pests by non-toxic mechanisms.
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- Biopsy
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Also Known As: "Surgical Biopsy, Fine Needle Aspiration, Endoscopic Biopsy, Aspiration Biopsy, Punch Biopsy, Needle Biopsy, Fine Needle Biopsy, Core Biopsy"
Removal of tissue from a body area suspected of being cancerous. It can be performed in a variety of ways, including skin scraping, endoscopy, using a needle to remove a small amount of tissue or through surgery.
More Information on Biopsy: Cancer Basics
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- Biosynthesis
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The process of proteins, fats and carbohydrates being formed from simple molecules through chemical reactions.
- + Biosynthetic Human Insulin
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- Biosynthetic Human Insulin
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A synthetic form of insulin that is very similar to human insulin.
More Information on Biosynthetic Human Insulin: Insulin
- + Biotech Foods
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- Biotech Foods
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"Biotech Foods" is more commonly referred to as "Genetically Modified Foods" in the medical community.
Genetically Modified Foods
Also Known As: "GE Foods, GMOs, GM Foods, Genetically Engineered Foods, Bioengineered Foods, Genetically Modified Organisms"
Foods that have been grown and produced using ingredients (plant or animal) that have been altered with gene technology. Such ingredients are often referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
More Information on Genetically Modified Foods: Nutrition Basics
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- Bioterror Related Diseases
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Diseases caused by microbes that have the potential to be used in acts of terrorism. These conditions are typically rare, life threatening and have the potential to spread quickly or infect large numbers of people at one time.
More Information on Bioterror Related Diseases: Bioterror Related Diseases
- + Bioterrorism
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- Bioterrorism
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Terrorism using biological agents such as pathogenic organisms or agricultural pests.
More Information on Bioterrorism: Bioterror Related Diseases
- + Biotherapy
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- Biotherapy
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Also Known As: "Cancer Immunotherapy, BRM Therapy, Biological Response Modifier Therapy"
A type of drug treatment that works with the immune system to either fight cancer cells or to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy. It is not the same as chemotherapy, which attacks cancer cells directly.
More Information on Biotherapy: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
- + Biotin
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- Biotin
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Also Known As: "Coenzyme R, Vitamin H, Vitamin Bw, Vitamin B7"
A type of B vitamin that is essential for body growth. Deficiency of this vitamin is rare. Food sources include liver, egg yolks, milk and yeast.
More Information on Biotin: Vitamins
- + Biperiden
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- Biperiden
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"Biperiden" is more commonly referred to as "Amantadine" in the medical community.
Amantadine
Also Known As: "Procyclidine, Ethopropazine, Trihexyphenidyl, Benztropine, Profenamine"
A drug belonging to the class of antidyskinetics, which are used alleviate symptoms associated with some neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis).
More Information on Amantadine: Neuro Drug & Medication
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