Blue Cross - ț̢
A prepaid health insurance plan for hospital costs and related services. It usually excludes physicians' services (which are covered under BLUE SHIELD).
Synonyms : Blue Crosses, Cross, Blue, Crosses, Blue
Blue Shield - ț̢
A prepaid health insurance plan for costs of physicians' services.
Synonyms : Blue Shields, Shield, Blue, Shields, Blue
Blue Toe Syndrome - ț̢
Atherothrombotic microembolism of the lower extremities due to recurrent cholesterol embolic 'showers' with painful cyanotic discoloration of the toes and embolism to other sites that completely resolve between attacks. Despite the gangrene-like appearance, blue toes may respond to conservative therapy without amputation. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
Synonyms : Syndrome, Blue Toe
Blueberry Plant - ț̢
Several plant species of the genus VACCINIUM known for the edible blueberry fruit.
Synonyms : Blueberries, Blueberry
Bluetongue - ț̢
A reovirus infection, chiefly of sheep, characterized by a swollen blue tongue, catarrhal inflammation of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and often by inflammation of sensitive laminae of the feet and coronet.