Category: B

A vivid blue hue in the whites of the eyes or scleral membranes, commonly seen in cases of osteogenesis imperfecta.  

A tablet that includes mercury; largely obsolete today.  

Chlorinated lime is a potent antiseptic, disinfectant, and odor eliminator. It releases chlorine gas, which combines with water to form a mixture of hypochlorous and hydrochloric acids. The hypochlorous acid breaks down, releasing oxygen in its elemental form. This free chlorine has a strong attraction for hydrogen atoms in the proteins found in bacteria. The…

A severe type of malaria featuring symptoms like extreme weakness, shivering, agitation, vomiting, and dark-colored urine, often leading to collapse. This condition is especially dangerous in regions where malaria is prevalent and can be triggered by administering quinine to someone with malaria. The illness involves the destruction of red blood cells and the release of…

The phlegm produced by coal miners, which includes coal particles.  

A type of lung disease resulting from the inhalation of coal dust, also known as anthracosis.  

A type of paralysis in a newborn resulting from injury incurred during the birthing process.  

A chemical that has gained widespread attention since the discovery that its derivatives, found in car exhaust fumes and tobacco tar, have the capacity to induce cancer. A chemical that has garnered significant attention due to the revelation that its derivatives, present in both car exhaust emissions and tobacco tar, possess the potential to trigger…

A passage that connects to the bottom of the mouth from a gland situated beneath the tongue. It is one of the glands responsible for producing saliva.  

A type of sleep disorder caused by a Trypanosoma parasite transmitted through insect bites. Sleeping sickness comes in various forms (American, Gambian, Rhodesian), all marked by sporadic fever and swollen glands. Patients often experience lethargy, and waking them up can be challenging.