| Barnes' curve | A curve corresponding in general with Carus' curve, being the segment of a circle whose centre is the promontory of the sacrum. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Barnes' dystrophy | A rare type of muscular dystrophy, in which muscles are often hypertrophic and stronger than normal, but later become weak and atrophic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Barnes' zone | The lower fourth of the pregnant uterus, attachment of the placenta to any part of which may cause dangerous haemorrhage. Synonym: cervical zone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Barnes, Robert | <person> British obstetrician, 1817-1907. See: Barnes' curve, Barnes' zone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Barnes, Stanley | <person> British physician, 1875-1955. See: Barnes' dystrophy. (05 Mar 2000) |