Category: B
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Bundle branch block
An unusual condition of the heart’s conduction tissue. Ineffectual or no trans-mission of the electrical impulses (governing the heart beat) from the heart’s atrium to the ventricle. A delay or obstruction in the passage of electrical impulses through the ventricles (lower chambers) of the heart. The delayed signal makes a detour around the damaged area,…
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Bumper fracture
A fracture in the upper part of the tibia.
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Bump
A slightly swollen part on the skin, caused by something such as a blow or sting.
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Bumetanide
A drug which helps a patient to produce urine, used in the treatment of swelling caused by fluid accumulating in the tissues. Oral/parenteral diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension, edema, and congestive heart failure. Adverse effects include fluid and electrolyte imbalances. A diuretic used to treat edema (excess fluid) associated with congestive heart failure,…
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Bulimic
Referring to bulimia.
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Bulge
To push out.
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Bulbospongiosus muscle
A muscle in the perineum behind the penis.
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Bulbar polimyelitis
A type of polio affecting the brain stem, which makers it difficult for a person to swallow or breathe.
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Bulbar
Referring to a bulb. Referring to the medulla oblongata.
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Built
Referring to the general size of a person’s body.