| basal cell carcinoma |
This is a type of skin cancer of the cells at the base of the outer layer of the skin. Most BCCs are slow growing, however if left to grow they may cause an ulcer (which is an erosion of the skin). They are also sometimes called 'rodent ulcers'.
Ãâó: www.mountvernoncancernetwork.nhs.uk/glossary/b.htm
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| basal body temperature |
The body temperature at rest. It is taken orally each morning immediately upon awakening and recorded on a calendar chart. The readings are studied to help identify the time of ovulation.
Ãâó: www.ivf-et.com/glossary.htm
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| basal metabolic rate |
The energy expended by the body at rest to maintain normal function. Relative to lean body mass.
Ãâó: www.jimmythomas.com/training/fitnessterms.htm
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| basal |
The basal portion of a lepidopteran wing is the region closest to the point of attachment to the body.
Ãâó: www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/invertebrates/butt...
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| basal cell carcinoma |
A skin cancer of cells resembling those of the basal (deepest) layer of the skin. It is locally invasive but rarely metastasises.
Ãâó: www.dva.gov.au/health/HlthStdy/validation/glossary...
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