Category: B

Liver disorder due to obstructed bile ducts. An uncommon type of cirrhosis that causes gradual, progressive destruction of bile ducts in the liver. Because its normal excretion is interrupted, bile accumulates in the liver and can damage liver cells. This chronic liver disease is classified as either primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) or secondary biliary cirrhosis.…

Paired occurrences, such as heart rhythms. A double heartbeat, in which a normal beat is coupled with an abnormal beat. Bigeminy is typically experienced as a missed beat or flip-flop in the chest. Occasional bigeminy is harmless, but repeated episodes can be a sign of a heart rhythm problem. The condition in which alternate ectopic…

Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; left atrioventricular valve, mitral valve.  

One of the posterior lateral muscles of the thigh included in the hamstring group that causes external rotation and flexion of the hip when contracted.  

The two muscles of the upper arm that flex the forearm and flex the hand when contracted.  

Brain activity that is typical of increased neural activity. An electroencephalographic deflection. Its frequency is between 18 and 30 Hz.  

Pharmacological class of agents that occupy beta receptor sites. Any drug that inhibits the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and of adrenergic hormones.  

Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of beryllium salts.    

A hereditary condition characterized by multiple benign colonic polyps which can become malignant.  

Paralysis of one side of the body with spasms or tremors, and occulomotor paralysis on the opposite side. Hemiplegia with oculomotor paralysis and clonic spasm or tremor on the opposite side. Benedikt’s syndrome is caused by lesions that damage the third nerve and involve the red nucleus and corticospinal tract.