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- Black Blood Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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An imaging technique that produces very clear images of the coronary arteries. It works by "blacking out" the blood flow so that physicians can more clearly see the coronary arteries.
More Information on Black Blood Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Black Blood MRI
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Also Known As: "Black Blood Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
An imaging technique that produces very clear images of the coronary arteries. It works by "blacking out" the blood flow so that physicians can more clearly see the coronary arteries.
More Information on Black Blood MRI: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Black Cohosh
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A plant native to North America. Its root and stems are used to make herbal remedies such as infusions (teas) and supplements. It has historically treated arthritis and muscle pain, though it has more recently been used for menstrual irregularities.
More Information on Black Cohosh: Herbs & Supplements
- + Black Creek Canal Virus Infection
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- Black Creek Canal Virus Infection
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One of four hantaviruses that cause the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, an infectious lung disease that first appeared in the Southwest United States in the spring of 1993.
More Information on Black Creek Canal Virus Infection: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
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- Black Eye
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"Black Eye" is more commonly referred to as "Allergic Shiner" in the medical community.
Allergic Shiner
Dark circles under the eyes that resemble bruises from a "black eye." A common symptom of allergic rhinitis.
More Information on Allergic Shiner: Nose & Throat
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- Black Hairy Tongue
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"Black Hairy Tongue" is more commonly referred to as "Hairy Tongue" in the medical community.
Hairy Tongue
Also Known As: "Dark Tongue, Lingua Villosa, Lingua Villosa Nigra, Lingua Nigra"
A benign condition in which the tongue appears to be covered in hair (usually appearing black, but may also be other colors). These "hairs" are actually overgrowth of normal fingerlike projections on the tongue that have trapped bacteria.
More Information on Hairy Tongue: Mouth & Tongue Disorders
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- Black Piedra
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"Black Piedra" is more commonly referred to as "Piedra" in the medical community.
Piedra
Also Known As: "White Piedra, Piedraia Hortae, Trichosporon Beigelii"
A fungal disease of the hair characterized by small black or white nodular masses.
More Information on Piedra: Skin Related Infections
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- Black Plague
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"Black Plague" is more commonly referred to as "Plague" in the medical community.
Plague
Also Known As: "Bubonic Plague, Septicemic Plague, Yersinia Pestis, Pneumonic Plague"
A highly infectious and typically fatal epidemic disease. Or, specifically, infection with the Yersinia pestis bacteria from which millions died in the Middle Ages. Today, it is a bioterrorism threat. Types include pneumonic, bubonic or septicemic.
More Information on Plague: Bioterror Related Diseases
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- Black Tea
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"Black Tea" is more commonly referred to as "Tea" in the medical community.
Tea
Also Known As: "Herbal Tea, Green Tea, White Tea, Oolong Tea"
A beverage made with tea leaves and hot water. Four major types (black, oolong, green and white) come from the same plant but are processed differently. Some contain more antioxidants than others. Herbal teas are made from other plants or herbs.
More Information on Tea: Functional Foods
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- Blackhead
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Also Known As: "Open Comedones, Open Comedo"
Pinhead-sized dark spots caused by a small plug in the opening of a follicle (pore) caused by oils and impurities. They are common in acne. Unlike with whiteheads, the pore stays open in a blackhead.
More Information on Blackhead: Acne & Blemish
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- Bladder
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A hollow, balloon shaped organ in the lower abdomen with muscles that allow it to expand and contract. It holds the urine may by the kidneys until it exits the body.
More Information on Bladder: Urinary & Bladder
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- Bladder Cancer
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Also Known As: "Urinary Bladder Cancer, Superficial Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Carcinoma"
Malignant cell growth in the cells of the bladder, an organ that holds urine until it is released from the body. The cells can develop in the lining (superficial), within specific bladder cells (transitional cells, squamous cells, adrenal cells).
More Information on Bladder Cancer: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
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- Bladder Cystectomy
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"Bladder Cystectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Cystectomy" in the medical community.
Cystectomy
Also Known As: "Complete Cystectomy, Segmental Cystectomy, Partial Cystectomy"
Surgical removal of part (partial or segmental cystectomy) or all (complete cystectomy) of the bladder.
More Information on Cystectomy: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
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- Bladder Cystoscopy
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"Bladder Cystoscopy" is more commonly referred to as "Cystoscopy" in the medical community.
Cystoscopy
Also Known As: "Rigid Cystoscopy, Flexible Cystoscopy"
Examination of the bladder (muscular reservoir that holds urine) and urethra. Performed using a thin, lighted instrument called a cystoscope inserted into the urethra. Tissue samples may be removed during examination and analyzed microscopically.
More Information on Cystoscopy: Urinary & Bladder
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- Bladder Incontinence
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"Bladder Incontinence" is more commonly referred to as "Urinary Incontinence" in the medical community.
Urinary Incontinence
Also Known As: "Functional Incontinence, Mixed Incontinence, Nighttime Incontinence, Stress Incontinence, Overflow Incontinence, Urge Incontinence"
Lack of control of bladder (urinary) function.
More Information on Urinary Incontinence: ObGyn Signs & Symptoms
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"Bladder Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Urinary Tract Infection" in the medical community.
Urinary Tract Infection
Also Known As: "Urinary Infections, UTI"
An infection that develops along the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters (tubes from the kidneys to the bladder), bladder or urethra (tube from bladder to outside). People with diabetes, women and the elderly are at greater risk.
More Information on Urinary Tract Infection: Urinary & Bladder
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Also Known As: "Blue Baby Operation"
A surgical procedure in which a shunt is created to divert blood from the subclavian artery (a branch of the aorta) to the pulmonary artery. This increases blood flow to the lungs and therefore the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the body.
More Information on Blalock Taussig: Pediatric Heart
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- Blalock Taussig Procedure
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Also Known As: "Blue Baby Operation, Blalock Taussig"
A surgical procedure in which a shunt is created to divert blood from the subclavian artery (a branch of the aorta) to the pulmonary artery. This increases blood flow to the lungs and therefore the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the body.
More Information on Blalock Taussig Procedure: Pediatric Heart
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A shunt, or diversion, created from the subclavian artery (a branch of the aorta) to the pulmonary artery to partially correct a heart birth defect. It allows blood to flow to the lungs and increases the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the body.
More Information on Blalock Taussig Shunt: Pediatric Heart
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- Blastocystis Hominis Infection
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Infection with Blastocystis hominis, a microscopic parasitic organism found throughout the world. It may cause watery or loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anal itching, weight loss, and excess gas.
More Information on Blastocystis Hominis Infection: Parasitic Disease
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- Blastocystosis
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Also Known As: "Blastocystis Hominis Infection"
Infection with Blastocystis hominis, a microscopic parasitic organism found throughout the world. It may cause watery or loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anal itching, weight loss, and excess gas.
More Information on Blastocystosis: Parasitic Disease
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- Blastomyces Dermatitidis Infection
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Also Known As: "North American Blastomycosis, Gilchrist Disease"
A rare disease caused by inhaling the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which lives in soil and wood. It causes problems with the lungs, skin, mucous membranes, bones, internal organs and joints.
More Information on Blastomyces Dermatitidis Infection: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
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- Blastomycosis
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Also Known As: "North American Blastomycosis, Blastomyces Dermatitidis Infection, Gilchrist Disease"
A rare disease caused by inhaling the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which lives in soil and wood. It causes problems with the lungs, skin, mucous membranes, bones, internal organs and joints.
More Information on Blastomycosis: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
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- Bleaching
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The whitening of teeth using peroxide, which is performed for cosmetic purposes. This dental procedure can be done at home or in a dental office. It is most effective when done under the supervision of a dentist.
More Information on Bleaching: Dental Bleaching & Appearance
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- Bleeding Disorders
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Medical problems that lead to poor blood clotting and continuous bleeding. Some are present at birth while others develop during illness or treatment.
More Information on Bleeding Disorders: Anemia & Blood Disorders
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"Bleeding in the Digestive Tract" is more commonly referred to as "Gastrointestinal Bleeding" in the medical community.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Also Known As: "Blood in Stool"
Bleeding from any part of the gastrointestinal tract due to any of a large number of causes. The severity of the bleeding may range from minor and nearly undetectable to serious and life-threatening.
More Information on Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Digestive Health Basics
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"Blepharophimosis Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Ohdo Blepharophimosis Syndrome" in the medical community.
Ohdo Blepharophimosis Syndrome
Also Known As: "Blepharoptosis Syndrome"
A type of multiple congenital anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) syndrome that delays growth and development. It may include birth defects of the heart such as ventricular septal defect or atrial septal defect.
More Information on Ohdo Blepharophimosis Syndrome: Pediatric Heart
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- Blepharoplasty
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Also Known As: "Tarsoplasty"
Plastic surgery of the eyelids which may be performed to correct sagging eyelids, remove fatty bulges around the eye or eliminate hanging skin from the eyelids.
More Information on Blepharoplasty: Skin & Aging
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- Blepharoptosis Syndrome
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"Blepharoptosis Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Ohdo Blepharophimosis Syndrome" in the medical community.
Ohdo Blepharophimosis Syndrome
Also Known As: "Blepharophimosis Syndrome"
A type of multiple congenital anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) syndrome that delays growth and development. It may include birth defects of the heart such as ventricular septal defect or atrial septal defect.
More Information on Ohdo Blepharophimosis Syndrome: Pediatric Heart
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- Blepharospasm
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Spasms of the eyelids, which may result in involuntary closure or continuous blinking.
More Information on Blepharospasm: Movement Disorders
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A condition in which an egg is fertilized and the placenta and amniotic sac develop, however the embryo does not develop.
More Information on Blighted Ovum: Uterine & Ovarian Health
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- Blindness
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"Blindness" is more commonly referred to as "Vision Loss" in the medical community.
Vision Loss
Also Known As: "Cortical Visual Impairment"
The gradual or sudden loss of the sense of sight. May be partial (vision impairment) or complete (blindness).
More Information on Vision Loss: Neuro Signs & Symptoms
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- Blink Rate
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The number of times that the eyelids automatically close per minute. Normal ranges from 10 to 30 per minute.
More Information on Blink Rate: Movement Disorders
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- Blister
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A raised area on the skin surface that contains fluid. The fluid may be clear or contain blood.
More Information on Blister: Skin & Hair Basics
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- Blistering Impetigo
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"Blistering Impetigo" is more commonly referred to as "Impetigo" in the medical community.
Impetigo
Also Known As: "Impetigo Skin Infection, Staphylococcal Impetigo, Nonbullous Impetigo, Impetigo Contagiosa, Bullous Impetigo, Nonblistering Impetigo, Localized Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome"
Common, contagious, superficial skin infection that is produced by bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus. More common in children, it can cause serious complications to the kidneys, joints, bones and lungs if left untreated.
More Information on Impetigo: Skin Related Infections
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- Bloating
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A feeling of fullness, tightness or swelling in the abdomen, generally the result of excessive intestinal gas or fluid retention. It often occurs after meals.
More Information on Bloating: Abdominal Pain
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- Bloch Sulzberger Syndrome
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"Bloch Sulzberger Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Incontinentia Pigmenti" in the medical community.
Incontinentia Pigmenti
One of a group of gene-linked diseases known as neurocutaneous disorders that cause characteristic patterns of discolored skin and also involve the brain, eyes, nails and hair. Neurological problems include cerebral atrophy.
More Information on Incontinentia Pigmenti: Skin Discoloration
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"Block of Anterior Division of Left Bundle Branch" is more commonly referred to as "Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block" in the medical community.
Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
Also Known As: "Left Anterior Hemiblock, Anterior Fascicular Block, Left Anterior Divisional Block"
An abnormal heart rhythm in which the electrical impulses traveling through the anterior (front) section of the heart's left bundle branch are delayed or blocked. It causes an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
More Information on Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block: Arrhythmia
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"Block of Posterior Division of Left Bundle Branch" is more commonly referred to as "Left Posterior Bundle Branch Block" in the medical community.
Left Posterior Bundle Branch Block
Also Known As: "Left Posterior Divisional Block, Left Posterior Hemiblock, Posterior Fascicular Block"
An abnormal heart rhythm in which the electrical impulses traveling through the posterior (back) section of the heart's left bundle branch are delayed or blocked. It causes an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
More Information on Left Posterior Bundle Branch Block: Arrhythmia
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"Block Urine" is more commonly referred to as "Fractional Urine" in the medical community.
Fractional Urine
The total amount of urine produced by an individual within a specific segment of the day -- most commonly breakfast to lunch, lunch to dinner, dinner to bedtime or bedtime to rising.
More Information on Fractional Urine: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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"Blockage of the Arteries" is more commonly referred to as "Atherosclerosis" in the medical community.
Atherosclerosis
Also Known As: "Narrowing of the Arteries, Hardening of the Arteries"
A disease in which the arteries harden and become narrowed due to the gradual build up of plaque on their inner walls.
More Information on Atherosclerosis: Vascular Disease
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- Blocked Carotid Artery
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"Blocked Carotid Artery" is more commonly referred to as "Carotid Artery Disease" in the medical community.
Carotid Artery Disease
A type of peripheral vascular disease in which there is "hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis) in the main arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood to the brain (the carotid arteries). This condition is a risk factor for having an ischemic stroke.
More Information on Carotid Artery Disease: Vascular Disease
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- Blood
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A fluid that travels through the body carrying cells, oxygen, nourishment, heat, energy, hormones, antibodies and more. It is pumped through the body by the heart and circulates through the blood vessels.
More Information on Blood: Heart Basics
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A network of blood vessels and tissue that protects the brain from foreign substances. However, it can also prevent certain medications from reaching the brain.
More Information on Blood Brain Barrier: Brain & Nerve Basics
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Also Known As: "Blood Brain Barrier Disruptors"
The process of breaking through the network of blood vessels and tissue that protects the brain from foreign substances (blood brain barrier). This is accomplished through special drugs and allows cancer medications to reach the brain.
More Information on Blood Brain Barrier Disruption: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
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The process of breaking through the network of blood vessels and tissue that protects the brain from foreign substances (blood brain barrier). This is accomplished through special drugs and allows cancer medications to reach the brain.
More Information on Blood Brain Barrier Disruptors: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
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"Blood Cholesterol" is more commonly referred to as "Cholesterol" in the medical community.
Cholesterol
Also Known As: "Serum Cholesterol"
A fat-like substance that is not a source of calories and present in all human beings. People get cholesterol from two sources: The liver manufactures about 80 percent of it and people consume it by eating animal products (e.g., meat, eggs, dairy).
More Information on Cholesterol: Cholesterol
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- Blood Circulatory System
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"Blood Circulatory System" is more commonly referred to as "Circulatory System" in the medical community.
Circulatory System
Also Known As: "Vascular System, Circulation"
The system that circulates blood throughout the body. Parts of this system include the heart and blood vessels such as the arteries, veins and capillaries.
More Information on Circulatory System: Heart Basics
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Also Known As: "Venous Blood Clot, Thrombus, Atherothrombosis, Thrombi"
A clump of blood that forms in or around a vessel as a result of coagulation (the blood's natural tendency to clump and stick).
More Information on Blood Clots: Blood Clot
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"Blood Clotting Tests" is more commonly referred to as "Coagulation Tests" in the medical community.
Coagulation Tests
Also Known As: "Coagulation Blood Tests, Activated Clotting Time, One Stage Factor Assay, Clotting Tests, Plasma Thrombin Time"
One or more blood tests that measure the time it takes for an individual's blood to clot.
More Information on Coagulation Tests: Blood Tests
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- Blood Count
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"Blood Count" is more commonly referred to as "CBC" in the medical community.
CBC
Also Known As: "Red Blood Cell Count, Complete Blood Count, Hematocrit Calculation, Platelet Count, White Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin Count, Differential Blood Count"
A routine blood test that measures the composition of blood cells within the blood. This usually includes counts of all blood cells (red, white and platelets), each type of cell, levels of hemoglobin and calculations based on those measurements.
More Information on CBC: Blood Tests
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- Blood Dialysis
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"Blood Dialysis" is more commonly referred to as "Hemodialysis" in the medical community.
Hemodialysis
A type of dialysis in which waste products are removed from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to perform this task. Blood is drawn from the body in a tube, passed through a filter to remove waste products and then returned to the body.
More Information on Hemodialysis: Kidney (Renal)
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There are many parts to the substance we call blood, such as cells, platelets and a fluid called plasma. Some irregularities in the structure or functioning of blood can affect the body's ability to fight infections or be a sign of organ damage.
More Information on Blood Disorders: Anemia & Blood Disorders
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- Blood Fat Profile
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"Blood Fat Profile" is more commonly referred to as "Cholesterol Test" in the medical community.
Cholesterol Test
Also Known As: "Triglyceride Test, VLDL Test, Total Cholesterol Test, HDL Test, Lipoprotein Analysis, LDL Test, Lipid Profile"
A group of blood tests that reveal the composition, volume and distribution of the types of fat found in the blood, including cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins. Some tests measure total levels while others measure only one type of fat.
More Information on Cholesterol Test: Blood Tests
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- Blood Gas Analysis
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"Blood Gas Analysis" is more commonly referred to as "Arterial Blood Gases" in the medical community.
Arterial Blood Gases
Also Known As: "ABG, Blood Gases"
A diagnostic test that measures the levels of certain gases in the blood traveling through the arteries. It is used to evaluate lung function, metabolism and the body's acid-base balance.
More Information on Arterial Blood Gases: Blood Tests
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- Blood Gases
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"Blood Gases" is more commonly referred to as "Arterial Blood Gases" in the medical community.
Arterial Blood Gases
Also Known As: "ABG, Blood Gas Analysis"
A diagnostic test that measures the levels of certain gases in the blood traveling through the arteries. It is used to evaluate lung function, metabolism and the body's acid-base balance.
More Information on Arterial Blood Gases: Blood Tests
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- Blood Glucose
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"Blood Glucose" is more commonly referred to as "Glucose" in the medical community.
Glucose
Also Known As: "Blood Sugar"
A substance produced when carbohydrates from food are broken down in the stomach and intestines during digestion. Glucose is then absorbed into the bloodstream, where insulin (created in the pancreas) facilitates its use by the body's tissues.
More Information on Glucose: Glucose
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- Blood Glucose Curve
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Also Known As: "BGC, BSC"
A graph that indicates the level of blood sugar in the body over time after eating a particular food. The BSC shows when blood sugar peaks and returns to baseline. It requires glucose testing at timed intervals after eating the targeted food.
More Information on Blood Glucose Curve: Glucose
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- Blood Glucose Meter
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"Blood Glucose Meter" is more commonly referred to as "Glucose Meter" in the medical community.
Glucose Meter
Small, portable devices designed for home use that test the levels of glucose (blood sugar) for the management of diabetes. There are several different designs and some have memory systems to store results over time.
More Information on Glucose Meter: Glucose
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- Blood Glucose Monitoring
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"Blood Glucose Monitoring" is more commonly referred to as "Glucose Monitoring" in the medical community.
Glucose Monitoring
Also Known As: "Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose, Blood Sampling Devices, Home Blood Glucose Monitoring"
A method of self-testing glucose (blood sugar) levels for the management of diabetes. This usually involves pricking the finger for a sample of blood and placing the sample on a test strip. The strip is then analyzed by a hand-held device.
More Information on Glucose Monitoring: Glucose
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- Blood in Stool
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"Blood in Stool" is more commonly referred to as "Gastrointestinal Bleeding" in the medical community.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Also Known As: "Bleeding in the Digestive Tract"
Bleeding from any part of the gastrointestinal tract due to any of a large number of causes. The severity of the bleeding may range from minor and nearly undetectable to serious and life-threatening.
More Information on Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Digestive Health Basics
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- Blood Incompatibility
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"Blood Incompatibility" is more commonly referred to as "Rh Incompatibility" in the medical community.
Rh Incompatibility
Also Known As: "Fetal Maternal Blood Incompatibility"
A condition in which a pregnant woman with Rh-negative blood is exposed to Rh-positive blood cells (usually from the fetus). The Rh antibodies that develop in the mother can cross the placenta and destroy fetal red blood cells.
More Information on Rh Incompatibility: Pregnancy Basics
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- Blood Infection
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"Blood Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Sepsis" in the medical community.
Sepsis
Also Known As: "Septicemia"
Life-threatening, system-wide infection of the bloodstream caused by the presence of a large number of toxin-producing bacteria due to an underlying illness (e.g., upper urinary tract infection, bacterial pneumonia).
More Information on Sepsis: Infectious Disease Basics
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- Blood Myoglobin
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"Blood Myoglobin" is more commonly referred to as "Serum Myoglobin" in the medical community.
Serum Myoglobin
A blood test used to determine the severity of muscle damage to the heart following a heart attack or other injury. It tests the blood levels of myoglobin, an oxygen-storing protein found in muscles all over the body, including the heart.
More Information on Serum Myoglobin: Blood Tests
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- Blood Osmolality Test
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"Blood Osmolality Test" is more commonly referred to as "Serum Osmolality Test" in the medical community.
Serum Osmolality Test
The concentration of particles in the fluid portion of the blood (plasma). Compared with urine osmolality results, they can show the balance of fluid in a patient. Abnormal readings may indicate diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia.
More Information on Serum Osmolality Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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- Blood Plasma Exchange
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"Blood Plasma Exchange" is more commonly referred to as "Plasmapheresis" in the medical community.
Plasmapheresis
A treatment for some autoimmune conditions. Blood is withdrawn from a patient and its components (blood cells, antibodies, immune complexes and other substances) are separated. The remaining plasma is then replaced into the body's circulation.
More Information on Plasmapheresis: Autoimmune Basics
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- Blood Platelets
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"Blood Platelets" is more commonly referred to as "Platelets" in the medical community.
Platelets
Also Known As: "Thrombocytes"
Factors in the blood that affect coagulation, clotting and hemostasis (stoppage of bleeding). In response to injury, platelets begin to stick to each other and to the sides of the injured tissue to form a plug, blocking further blood loss.
More Information on Platelets: Heart Basics
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- Blood Pressure
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Also Known As: "BP"
A measure of the force, or tension, of the blood against the walls of the arteries. The higher this measurement, the higher the workload -- and strain -- on the heart. Blood pressure is expressed as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure.
More Information on Blood Pressure: Blood Pressure
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- Blood Pressure & Diabetes
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A measure of the force, or tension, of the blood in the walls of the arteries (and, therefore, the strain on the heart). It is expressed as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. People with diabetes are at a higher risk for high blood pressure.
More Information on Blood Pressure & Diabetes: Diabetes Heart & Blood Vessel
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- Blood Pressure and Black Americans
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"Blood Pressure and Black Americans" is more commonly referred to as "High Blood Pressure & Black Americans" in the medical community.
High Blood Pressure & Black Americans
Also Known As: "Hypertension and Black Americans"
Black Americans are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) than white people or other racial groups. Black Americans also tend to have an unusually high number of risk factors for high blood pressure.
More Information on High Blood Pressure & Black Americans: Blood Pressure
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- Blood Pressure Cuff
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"Blood Pressure Cuff" is more commonly referred to as "Sphygmomanometer" in the medical community.
Sphygmomanometer
Also Known As: "Aneroid Sphygmomanometer, Arm Cuff, Mercury Sphygmomanometer"
The arm cuff device used to measure blood pressure. Some types have a mercury display, while others provide electronic readouts.
More Information on Sphygmomanometer: Blood Pressure
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- Blood Pressure Medications
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"Blood Pressure Medications" is more commonly referred to as "Antihypertensives" in the medical community.
Antihypertensives
Also Known As: "High Blood Pressure Medications, Hypertension Medications, Antihypertensive Drugs, Drugs for Hypertension"
Medications used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
More Information on Antihypertensives: Blood Pressure
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- Blood Sampling Devices
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"Blood Sampling Devices" is more commonly referred to as "Glucose Monitoring" in the medical community.
Glucose Monitoring
Also Known As: "Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose, Home Blood Glucose Monitoring, Blood Glucose Monitoring"
A method of self-testing glucose (blood sugar) levels for the management of diabetes. This usually involves pricking the finger for a sample of blood and placing the sample on a test strip. The strip is then analyzed by a hand-held device.
More Information on Glucose Monitoring: Glucose
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- Blood Sugar
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"Blood Sugar" is more commonly referred to as "Glucose" in the medical community.
Glucose
Also Known As: "Blood Glucose"
A substance produced when carbohydrates from food are broken down in the stomach and intestines during digestion. Glucose is then absorbed into the bloodstream, where insulin (created in the pancreas) facilitates its use by the body's tissues.
More Information on Glucose: Glucose
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- Blood Sugar Curve
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Also Known As: "BGC, BSC, Blood Glucose Curve"
A graph that indicates the level of blood sugar in the body over time after eating a particular food. The BSC shows when blood sugar peaks and returns to baseline. It requires glucose testing at timed intervals after eating the targeted food.
More Information on Blood Sugar Curve: Glucose
- + Blood Tests
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- Blood Tests
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Also Known As: "Venipuncture, Arterial Puncture, Finger Prick"
A test that determines the amount of any given substance in the blood and identifies abnormally high or low levels that may affect normal body functions. Blood is usually collected by venipuncture, in which a needle penetrates a vein.
More Information on Blood Tests: Blood Tests
- + Blood Thinners
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- Blood Thinners
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"Blood Thinners" is more commonly referred to as "Anticoagulants" in the medical community.
Anticoagulants
Medications that decrease the ability of the blood to clot. While clotting is a necessary and life-sustaining function, anticoagulants reduce the risk of a blood clot forming and blocking blood flow through a major blood vessel.
More Information on Anticoagulants: Blood Clot
- + Blood Transfusion
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- Blood Transfusion
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"Blood Transfusion" is more commonly referred to as "Transfusion" in the medical community.
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