The emotional attachment that forms between parent and child. Bonding begins before the child is born, and it is enhanced by close physical contact between mother and child in the hours after birth. Fathers who spend time with their children, especially while they are very small, form a similar attachment. When parents and child are separated immediately after birth (such as with premature infants who need intensive nursery care), bonding occurs when they are able to begin physical contact.
The use of chemicals to stain chromosomes so that the characteristic bands maybe visualized.
In the treatment of large or highly uncomfortable hemorrhoids (commonly known as piles), a medical procedure called banding is employed. During this procedure, a specialized instrument is used by a doctor to place a rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid. This causes the hemorrhoid to shrink gradually and eventually detach from the surrounding tissue. Banding is typically a painless procedure and can be performed in a doctor’s office or surgery.