Category: B

The division of the cerebral cortex into 47 areas. This was originally done on the basis of cytoarchitectural characteristics, but the areas are now classified according to their functions.  

A long-acting warfarin-like anticoagulant used to kill mice and other rodents.  

A dental device used to remove the arteries, veins, lymph vessels, and nerves in the pulp of a tooth.  

The standard reference on drugs and their preparations used in Great Britain. A book authorized by an Act of Parliament and released by the General Medical Council, which sets forth the purity standards for drug manufacturing in Great Britain.  

Trade name for dimercaprol, a compound used as an antidote in poisoning due to heavy metals such as arsenic, gold, and mercury.  

Contraction of the tensor fasciae latae muscle when the sole of the foot is stroked or tickled; a component of the extensor plantar response.  

Treatment of sleep and/or mood disorders by exposure to bright fluorescent lights (typically 10,000 lux) for at least 2 hours a day. Bright light therapy has been used as an alternative to drug therapy for seasonal affective disorder and insomnia (e.g., in shift workers).  

A treatment activity used to activate abdominal and hip extensor muscles. To bridge, a person lies in a supine position with knees flexed and feet flat against a horizontal surface, such as a floor, bed, or plinth (treatment table). The hips are then lifted, while the feet, shoulders, and head maintain contact with the surface.…

A partial denture held in place by attachments other than clasps.  

The upper part of the external nose formed by the junction of the nasal bones. The superior portion of the external nose formed by the union of the two nasal bones.