| barosinusitis | Sinus troubles, particulaqrly with pain, due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when going up or down in a plane. Also called aerosinusitis or sinus barotrauma. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| barostat | A pressure-regulating device or structure, such as the baroreceptors of the carotid sinus and aortic arch, when connected to effectors providing negative feedback. Origin: G., baros, weight, pressure, + statos, made to stand (05 Mar 2000) |
| barotaxis | Reaction of living tissue to changes in pressure. Synonym: barotropism. Origin: G. Baros, weight, + taxis, order (05 Mar 2000) |
| barotitis | Middle ear problems due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when a plane descends to land. The problems include ear pain, ringing, diminished hearing and, sometimes, dizziness. The word barotitis (pronounced bar-o-tit-is) is compounded from bar- as in barometer + otitis meaning inflammation of the ear. Alternate terms include aerotitis, aerotitis media, barotitis media, and otic barotrauma. (12 Dec 1998) |
| barotitis externa | This refers to the effect of pressure on the external ear canal. (27 Sep 1997) |
| barotitis media | This refers to the effect of pressure on the middle ear space (inner aspect of the ear drum). (27 Sep 1997) |
| barotolerant | A microorganism which grows best in environments with standard atmospheric pressure, but can also survive and grow in high pressure environments. (09 Oct 1997) |
| barotrauma | An injury that result as the result of rapid or extreme changes in pressure. (27 Sep 1997) |
| barotrauma, otic | See: Barotitis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| barotrauma, sinus | See: Barosinusitis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| barotropism | Synonym: barotaxis. Origin: G. Baros, weight, + trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| barque | 1. Formerly, any small sailing vessel, as a pinnace, fishing smack, etc.; also, a rowing boat; a barge. Now applied poetically to a sailing vessel or boat of any kind. 2. A three-masted vessel, having her foremast and mainmast squarerigged, and her mizzenmast schooner-rigged. Origin: F. Barque, fr. Sp. Or It. Barca, fr. LL. Barca for barica. See Barge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Barr body | Small dark staining inactivated X chromosome seen in female (XX) cells. According to the Lyon hypothesis, random inactivation occurs. (18 Nov 1997) |
| Barr chromatin body | Condensed chromatin of the inactivated X chromosome in female mammals (Barr body). (18 Nov 1997) |
| Barr, Murray | <person> Canadian microanatomist, *1908. See: Barr chromatin body. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bar |
In geography, a bar is a linear shoaling landform feature within a body of water. Bars tend to be long and narrow (linear) and develop where a current (or waves) promote deposition of particles, resulting in localized shallowing (shoaling) of the water. Bars can appear in the sea, in a lake, or in a river. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_(landform)
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| barium meal |
A barium meal is a procedure in which barium barium sulfate is ingested by a patient and, in conjunction with X-rays, images depicting the the distal esophagus, stomach and duodenum can be obtained digestive system. There are 2 varieties of barium meal, these being single and double contrast meals. A single contrast meal uses only barium to image the upper gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract while a double contrast meal uses barium as well as air. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barium_meal
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| barium enema |
A procedure in which a liquid with barium in it is put into the rectum and colon by way of the anus. Barium is a silver-white metallic compound that helps to show the image of the lower gastrointestinal tract on an x-ray.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| barium swallow |
A series of x-rays of the esophagus. The x-ray pictures are taken after the person drinks a solution that contains barium. The barium coats and outlines the esophagus on the x-ray. Also called an esophagram.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| Barnes' curve |
the segment of a circle whose center is the promontory of the sacrum, the concavity being directed dorsally.
출처: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| bar | strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage |
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| bar | slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish |
| bar | a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end |
| bar | having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns etc. |
| bar | a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors |
| bar | a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire |
| bar | meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce |
| bar | a hairdresser who cuts hair and shaves beards as a trade |
| bar | perform the services of a barber: cut the hair and/or beard of |
| bar | United States composer (1910-1981) |
| bar | a large fixed adjustable chair in which barbers seat their customers |
| bar | fungal infection of the face and neck |