Category: B

A chemical element. Liquid, non-metallic element used in some medicinal compounds.  

A condition in which body sweat has an unpleasant smell. Bad-smelling body odor resulting from bacterial action on sweat from armpits, groin, and/or feet. Sweat that is fetid or offensive due to bacterial decomposition. It occurs mostly on the feet, in the groin, and under the arms. Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or…

An abscess of a bone, caused by staphylococcal osteomyelitis [Described 1832. After Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (1783-1862), British surgeon.] Form of osteomyelitis, with chronic abscess at the head of a bone. Treatment is by antibiotics and excision and drainage of the abscesses. An abscess of bone: a form of chronic bacterial osteomyelitis, not due to…

An antibiotic used to control many types of microorganism. An antibiotic drug that is effective against a wide range of disease-causing microorganisms. An antibiotic that is effective against a wide variety of microorganisms.  

Peritoneal folds supporting the uterus on each side.  

A movement of someone’s left side near the lower ribs at each beat of the heart, indicating adhesion between the diaphragm and pericardium in cases of pericarditis [After Sir William Henry Broadbent (1835-1907), British physician]. A visible retraction of the left side and back in the region of the 11th and 12th ribs synchronous with…

An antidote for gases which cause blistering, also used to treat cases of poisoning such as mercury poisoning. A remedy for heavy metal poisoning, such as mercury, is known as 2:3-dimercaptopropanol. This antidote was originally developed during World War II to counteract arsenical warfare agents and is also referred to as B.A.L. or dimercaprol.  

To look after and educate a child. To cough up material such as mucus from the lungs or throat. To vomit (informal).  

The top part of the nose where it joins the forehead. An artificial tooth or set of teeth which is joined to natural teeth which hold it in place. A part joining two or more other parts. Narrow band of tissue, usually considered abnormal. For example, myocardial bridges in the heart represent growth of excess…

An agent used to block adrenergic transmitter release.