| brachial plexus |
A network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the arm and hand.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| brachial plexus block |
regional anesthesia of the shoulder, arm, and hand by injection of a local anesthetic into the brachial plexus; called also brachial plexus anesthesia.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| Bragard's sign |
with the knee stiff, the lower extremity is flexed at the hip until the patient experiences pain; the foot is then dorsiflexed. Increase of pain points to disease of the nerve root.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| Bragg curve |
a curve showing the increase in intensity of ionization produced by an ionizing particle as it loses velocity and energy; see also Bragg peak, under peak.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| Braunwald sign |
occurrence of a weak pulse instead of a strong one immediately after a premature ventricular contraction.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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