| Biot | Camille, 19th century French physician. See: Biot's breathing, Biot's respiration, Biot's breathing sign, Biot's sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Biot's breathing | Completely irregular breathing pattern, with continually variable rate and depth of breathing; results from lesions in the respiratory centres in the brainstem, extending from the dorsomedial medulla caudally to the obex. Synonym: ataxic breathing, Biot's breathing, respiratory ataxia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Biot's breathing sign | <clinical sign> Irregular periods of apnea alternating with four or five deep breaths; seen with increased intracranial pressure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Biot's respiration | Completely irregular breathing pattern, with continually variable rate and depth of breathing; results from lesions in the respiratory centres in the brainstem, extending from the dorsomedial medulla caudally to the obex. Synonym: ataxic breathing, Biot's breathing, respiratory ataxia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Biot's sign | <clinical sign> Abnormal breathing pattern characterised by periods of apnea and periods in which several breaths of similar volume are taken; seen with increased intracranial pressure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| biot-savart law | <physics> General formula for determining the magnetic field due to a steady line (not space) current. Related to Ampere's Law. (19 Jan 1998) |
| biota | <ecology> Plant and animal life in general. The types of plant and animal life found in specific regions at specific times. (09 Oct 1997) |
| biotaxis | 1. The classification of living beings according to their anatomical characteristics. 2. Synonym: cytoclesis. Origin: bio-+ G. Taxis, arrangement (05 Mar 2000) |
| biotaxy | <biology> The classification of living organisms according to their structural character; taxonomy. Origin: Gr. Life + arrangement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| biotechnical | Having to do with biotechnology, or applying its techniques and principles. (09 Oct 1997) |
| biotechnical engineering | Civil engineering methods incorporating organic materials to produce functional structures that are also aesthetically pleasing, provide wildlife habitat, and provide sites for revegetation. (09 Oct 1997) |
| biotechnology | <chemistry, molecular biology> A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. In particular, the use by industry of recombinant DNA, cell fusion, and new bioprocessing techniques. Biotechnology products include antibiotics, insulin, interferon, recombinant DNA, and techniques such as waste recycling. Much older forms of biotechnology include breadmaking, cheese making and brewing wine and beer. (19 Jan 1998) |
| biotelemetry | The technique of monitoring vital processes and transmitting data without wires to a point remote from the subject. (05 Mar 2000) |
| biotest | A method for assessing the effect of a compound, technique, or procedure on an organism. Synonym: biological assay. (05 Mar 2000) |
| biotherapy | <molecular biology> Treatment using biological agents - almost always those made by genetic engineering. (19 Jan 1998) |