Category: B
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B cells
Lymphocytic cells (“B” for bone marrow cells) of the adaptive immune system that produce antibodies. A particular subtype of lymphocyte, which is a type of white blood cell, playing a crucial role in the body’s immune defense. Mature B cells are responsible for producing immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies.
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Bone turnover
Rate at which bone breaks down and builds up when the body replaces old bone with healthy new bone.
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Bioflavonoids
Substances that have antioxidant benefits, are anti-inflammatory and help to strengthen blood capillaries; found in fruits. A term for any of a group of substances found in many fruits and essential for the absorption and processing of vitamin C.
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Benign harmless
Non-cancerous condition that will not spread to other parts of the body.
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Body sculpting
Process of developing a well-proportioned physique. Body sculpting is part of body building but may also be offered as a noncompetitive class for people who want to tone and shape their muscles.
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Barriers
Circumstances, events, and obstacles that keep us from succeeding in our efforts to change behaviors.
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Blizzard
A heavy snowstorm with winds over 34 miles per hour.
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Blinding
An attempt to eliminate bias in the interpretation of clinical trial outcomes. It indicates that at least one party involved in the clinical trial is unaware of which patients are receiving the experimental treatment and which are receiving the control substance. Trials may be either single blind (patients do not know which treatment they are…
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Barium solution
A liquid containing barium sulfate that is used in X rays to highlight parts of the digestive system.
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Business regulations and laws
Any and all local, state, and federal regulations and laws that you must comply with when you decide to open your salon or rent a booth.