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What does the abbreviation BA stand for?
What does Ba stand for?
Barium
What does Bab refer to in medical terminology?
Babinski reflex
What is the meaning of bas in medical terminology?
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What do the abbreviations BBB and BBT refer to?
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What does b/c stand for?
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What does BC stand for in medical terminology?
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What are BCP in medical terms?
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What does BE refer to?
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What does BG stand for?
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What does Bid mean?
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What does Bili refer to?
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What does BJ stand for?
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What does BJM represent?
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What does BK stand for?
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What does BKA mean?
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What does BLS refer to?
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What does BM mean?
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What is BMR?
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What does BOM stand for?
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What does BP mean?
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What does BPAD refer to?
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What does BPM stand for?
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What does BPH stand for?
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What does BR refer to?
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What does BRB mean?
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What does BrBx stand for?
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What could BS refer to?
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What is BSA in medical terminology?
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What does BSE stand for?
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What does BSN refer to?
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What does BTL stand for?
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What does BUN stand for?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology: B's Flashcards
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Backache (BA): Referring to discomfort or pain in the back.
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Barium (Ba): A chemical element, often used in medical imaging and gastrointestinal tests.
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Babinski Reflex (Bab): A reflex action in infants where the toes fan out when the foot is stroked.
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Basophil (bas): A type of white blood cell involved in the inflammatory response.
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Blood-Brain Barrier / Bundle Branch Block (BBB): A protective barrier that prevents certain substances from reaching the brain; a condition affecting the heart's electrical system.
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Basophil (BBT): Another reference to the white blood cell type involved in allergic reactions.
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Because (b/c): Common abbreviation used in medical records or notes.
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Birth Control / Bone Conduction (BC): Referring to methods preventing pregnancy; also relates to the transmission of sound through bones.
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Birth Control Pills (BCP): Hormonal contraceptives taken to prevent pregnancy.
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Barium Enema (BE): A medical procedure using barium to improve imaging of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
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Below the Elbow Amputation (BEA): A surgical procedure to remove the arm below the elbow.
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Blood Glucose (BG): The level of sugar present in the blood.
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Twice a Day (Bid): Frequency of medication administration.
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Bilirubin (Bili): A substance produced during the breakdown of red blood cells, important in liver function tests.
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Biceps Jerk (BJ): A reflex test assessing the biceps muscle response.
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Bones, Joints, and Muscles (BJM): Refers to the musculoskeletal system.
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Below the Knee (BK): Location reference, often in relation to amputations.
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Below the Knee Amputation (BKA): Surgical removal of the lower leg below the knee.
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Basic Life Support (BLS): Emergency procedures to sustain life.
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Bowel Movement (BM): The act of excreting waste from the digestive system.
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Rate at which the body expends energy at rest for basic functions.
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Bilateral Otitis Media (BOM): Inflammation of the middle ear in both ears.
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Blood Pressure (BP): The force of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels.
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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPAD/BPH): Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
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Beats Per Minute (BPM): Measurement of heart rate.
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Bathroom (BR): Common abbreviation used in healthcare settings.
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Bright Red Blood (BRB): Typically indicates fresh blood, often associated with bleeding.
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Breast Biopsy (BrBx): A medical procedure to extract tissue from the breast for examination.
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Blood Sugar / Breath Sounds (BS): Refers to glucose levels in the blood, and sounds heard through a stethoscope indicating lung health.
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Body Surface Area (BSA): A measure used to calculate dosages for medications and assess metabolic functions.
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Breast Self-Examination (BSE): A self-assessment technique to detect breast abnormalities.
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Bowel Sounds Normal (BSN): Indicates healthy digestive activity.
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Bilateral Tubal (BTL): Often refers to a surgical procedure involving both fallopian tubes.
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): A test measuring the amount of nitrogen in the blood from urea, reflecting kidney function.
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Birth Weight (BW): The weight of a baby at birth, crucial for assessing newborn health.
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Biopsy (Bx): A process of obtaining tissue samples for examination.
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