Glossary You can always search for entries (regexp permitted). Begins with Contains Exactly matches All All There are 408 entries in the glossary. Pages: «1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 » Term Definition Autosomal Dominant A pattern of inheritance in which a child acquires a disease by receiving a normal gene from one parent and a defective gene from the other parent.   Autosomal dominant disorder A non-sex-linked disorder that can be inherited even if only one parent passes on the defective gene.   Autosomal Recessive A pattern of inheritance in which both parents carry and pass on a defective gene to their child.   Bacteria Bacteria are tiny, single-celled organisms that live in the body. Some can cause illness and disease and some others are good for you.   Bacterial Vaginosis Vaginitis that is marked by a grayish vaginal discharge usually of foul odor and that is associated with the presence of a bacterium especially of the genus Gardnerella (G. vaginalis synonym Haemophilus vaginalis) -- abbreviation BV; called also nonspecific vaginitis   Basal ganglia A region located at the base of the brain composed of four clusters of neurons, or nerve cells. This area is responsible for body movement and coordination. The neuron groups most prominently and consistently affected by HD, the pallidum and striatum are located here.   Benign Benign refers to a condition that should not become life-threatening. In relation to tumours, benign means not cancerous.   Benzene A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes.   Benzodiazepines A group of medicines used to help sleep, reduce anxiety and as a muscle relaxant.   Bile The fluid produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder that helps digest food.   Bilirubin A bile pigment produced by the liver of the human body as a byproduct of digestion.   Biological Therapy Treatment to boost or restore the ability of the immune system to fight cancer, infections, and other diseases. Also used to lessen certain side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Agents used in biological therapy include monoclonal antibodies, growth factors, and vaccines. These agents may also have a direct antitumor effect. Also called immunotherapy, biotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, and BRM therapy.   Biopsy A test that involves taking a small sample of tissue from the body so it can be examined.   Bipolar Disorder A mood disorder that causes radical emotional changes and mood swings, from manic highs to depressive lows.   Bisphosphonates A family of drugs that strengthen bones and reduce the risk of bone fracture in elderly adults.   Bladder The bladder is a small organ near the pelvis that holds urine until it is ready to be passed from the body.   Blood vessels The tubes in which blood travels to and from parts of the body. The three main types of blood vessels are veins, arteries and capillaries.   Blood-brain barrier A network of blood vessels with closely spaced cells that makes it difficult for potentially toxic substances to penetrate the blood vessel walls and enter the brain.   Bone marrow The soft, spongy tissue in the centre of bones that produces blood cells.   Bone Marrow Aspiration The removal of a small sample of bone marrow (usually from the hip) through a needle for examination under a microscope.   All Glossary V2.0

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