Medical Terminology B's Flashcards
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What does the abbreviation BA stand for?

  • Backache (correct)
  • Barium
  • Bilirubin
  • Blood glucose
  • 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?

    <p>Basophil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the abbreviations BBB and BBT refer to?

    <p>Blood brain barrier; Basophil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does b/c stand for?

    <p>Because</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BC stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>Birth control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are BCP in medical terms?

    <p>Birth control pills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BE refer to?

    <p>Barium enema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BG stand for?

    <p>Blood glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bid mean?

    <p>Twice a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bili refer to?

    <p>Bilirubin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BJ stand for?

    <p>Biceps jerk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BJM represent?

    <p>Bones, joints, and muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BK stand for?

    <p>Below the knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BKA mean?

    <p>Below the knee amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BLS refer to?

    <p>Basic life support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BM mean?

    <p>Bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is BMR?

    <p>Basal metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BOM stand for?

    <p>Bilateral otitis media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BP mean?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPAD refer to?

    <p>Benign prostatic hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPM stand for?

    <p>Beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPH stand for?

    <p>Benign prostatic hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BR refer to?

    <p>Bathroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BRB mean?

    <p>Bright red blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BrBx stand for?

    <p>Breast biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could BS refer to?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is BSA in medical terminology?

    <p>Body surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BSE stand for?

    <p>Breast self-examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BSN refer to?

    <p>Bowel sounds normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BTL stand for?

    <p>Bilateral tubal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BUN stand for?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BW mean?

    <p>Birth weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bx refer to?

    <p>Biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology: B's Flashcards

    • Backache (BA): Referring to discomfort or pain in the back.

    • Barium (Ba): A chemical element, often used in medical imaging and gastrointestinal tests.

    • Babinski Reflex (Bab): A reflex action in infants where the toes fan out when the foot is stroked.

    • Basophil (bas): A type of white blood cell involved in the inflammatory response.

    • 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.

    • Basophil (BBT): Another reference to the white blood cell type involved in allergic reactions.

    • Because (b/c): Common abbreviation used in medical records or notes.

    • Birth Control / Bone Conduction (BC): Referring to methods preventing pregnancy; also relates to the transmission of sound through bones.

    • Birth Control Pills (BCP): Hormonal contraceptives taken to prevent pregnancy.

    • Barium Enema (BE): A medical procedure using barium to improve imaging of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

    • Below the Elbow Amputation (BEA): A surgical procedure to remove the arm below the elbow.

    • Blood Glucose (BG): The level of sugar present in the blood.

    • Twice a Day (Bid): Frequency of medication administration.

    • Bilirubin (Bili): A substance produced during the breakdown of red blood cells, important in liver function tests.

    • Biceps Jerk (BJ): A reflex test assessing the biceps muscle response.

    • Bones, Joints, and Muscles (BJM): Refers to the musculoskeletal system.

    • Below the Knee (BK): Location reference, often in relation to amputations.

    • Below the Knee Amputation (BKA): Surgical removal of the lower leg below the knee.

    • Basic Life Support (BLS): Emergency procedures to sustain life.

    • Bowel Movement (BM): The act of excreting waste from the digestive system.

    • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Rate at which the body expends energy at rest for basic functions.

    • Bilateral Otitis Media (BOM): Inflammation of the middle ear in both ears.

    • Blood Pressure (BP): The force of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels.

    • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPAD/BPH): Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

    • Beats Per Minute (BPM): Measurement of heart rate.

    • Bathroom (BR): Common abbreviation used in healthcare settings.

    • Bright Red Blood (BRB): Typically indicates fresh blood, often associated with bleeding.

    • Breast Biopsy (BrBx): A medical procedure to extract tissue from the breast for examination.

    • Blood Sugar / Breath Sounds (BS): Refers to glucose levels in the blood, and sounds heard through a stethoscope indicating lung health.

    • Body Surface Area (BSA): A measure used to calculate dosages for medications and assess metabolic functions.

    • Breast Self-Examination (BSE): A self-assessment technique to detect breast abnormalities.

    • Bowel Sounds Normal (BSN): Indicates healthy digestive activity.

    • Bilateral Tubal (BTL): Often refers to a surgical procedure involving both fallopian tubes.

    • Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): A test measuring the amount of nitrogen in the blood from urea, reflecting kidney function.

    • Birth Weight (BW): The weight of a baby at birth, crucial for assessing newborn health.

    • Biopsy (Bx): A process of obtaining tissue samples for examination.

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