Category: B
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Barber’s dermatitis
A skin disorder that manifests on the hands of barbers.
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Barbed-wire disease
A psychological condition that develops in prisoners of war as a result of the impact of extended confinement.
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Band’s syndrome
Enlarged spleen and a lack of red blood cells, along with liver cirrhosis and abdominal fluid buildup known as ascites.
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Ballooning
The expansion of a body cavity through the introduction of air or fluid.
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Babinski’s phenomenon or reflex
An upward motion of the big toe when the sole of the foot is tickled. This is a typical reflex in infants but can indicate specific central nervous system disorders in adults. In the absence of any disease, the toe moves downward.
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Blood in the semen
A generally benign state where a small quantity of blood is present in the semen. Sometimes, there might be an underlying factor (such as infection or, exceptionally rarely, testicular cancer) that necessitates treatment. Blood in the semen can also arise after a prostate biopsy.
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Blighted ovum
A zygote, which is a fertilized egg cell, that has halted its development at an initial phase. This situation leads to the formation of an empty sac in the uterus, without any visible fetus on ultrasound scanning. Blighted ovum is a prevalent cause of miscarriage.
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Buzzer and pad system
A bedwetting treatment device involves the utilization of a moisture-sensing pad positioned on the bed. This pad is designed to detect moisture, specifically urine, and is connected to a buzzer. When the pad becomes wet, signaling the presence of urine, the buzzer is activated, alerting the individual. By waking up promptly upon detecting urine and…
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Buserelin
A synthetic variant of the hormone gonadorelin is employed for the treatment of various medical conditions, including endometriosis (a condition affecting the uterine lining), infertility, and prostate cancer. This synthetic form of gonadorelin proves beneficial in managing these specific health conditions.
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Bull-neck
Cervical lymphadenopathy refers to the swelling of the neck resulting from severely enlarged lymph glands. This condition is commonly associated with infections affecting the tonsils and throat.