| bencyclane | <chemical> N,n-dimethyl-3-3-(1-benzylcycloheptyloxy)propylamine. A vasodilator agent found to be effective in a variety of peripheral circulation disorders. It has various other potentially useful pharmacological effects. Its mechanism may involve block of calcium channels. Pharmacological action: calcium channel blockers, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: 1-Propanamine, N,N-dimethyl-3-((1-(phenylmethyl)cycloheptyl)oxy)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| bend | 1. A turn or deflection from a straight line or from the proper direction or normal position; a curve; a crook; as, a slight bend of the body; a bend in a road. 2. Turn; purpose; inclination; ends. "Farewell, poor swain; thou art not for my bend." (Fletcher) 3. A knot by which one rope is fastened to another or to an anchor, spar, or post. 4. The best quality of sole leather; a butt. See Butt. 5. <chemical> Hard, indurated clay; bind. Bends of a ship, the thickest and strongest planks in her sides, more generally called wales. They have the beams, knees, and foothooks bolted to them. Also, the frames or ribs that form the ship's body from the keel to the top of the sides; as, the midship bend. See: Bend, and cf. Bent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bendazac | A topical anti-inflammatory agent. Chemical name: [(1-Benzyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)oxy]-acetic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Bender gestalt test | <psychology> A psychological test used by neurologists and clinical psychologists to measure a person's ability to visually copy a set of geometric designs. It consists of nine geometric designs on cards. The subject is asked to redraw them from memory after each one is presented individually. It is useful for measuring visuospatial and visuomotor coordination to detect brain damage. Synonym: Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test. (14 Aug 2000) |
| Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test | <psychology> A psychological test used by neurologists and clinical psychologists to measure a person's ability to visually copy a set of geometric designs. It consists of nine geometric designs on cards. The subject is asked to redraw them from memory after each one is presented individually. It is useful for measuring visuospatial and visuomotor coordination to detect brain damage. Synonym: Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test. (14 Aug 2000) |
| Bender, Lauretta | <person> U.S. Psychiatrist, 1897-1987. See: Bender gestalt test, Bender Visual Motor Gestalt test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bending fracture | <orthopaedics, radiology> An injury in which a long bone or bones, usually the radius and ulna, are bent due to multiple microfractures, none of which can be seen by X-ray imaging. (14 Aug 2000) |
| bendrofluazide | <chemical> A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorthiazide. It has been used in the treatment of familial hyperkalaemia, hypertension, oedema, and urinary tract disorders. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 3,4-dihydro-3-(phenylmethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-, 1,1-dioxide (12 Dec 1998) |
| bendroflumethiazide | <chemical> A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorthiazide. It has been used in the treatment of familial hyperkalaemia, hypertension, oedema, and urinary tract disorders. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 3,4-dihydro-3-(phenylmethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-, 1,1-dioxide (12 Dec 1998) |
| bends | Colloquism for caisson sickness; decompression sickness. Origin: fr. Convulsive posture of those so afflicted (05 Mar 2000) |
| beneceptor | <physiology> A nerve organ or mechanism (ceptor) for the appreciation and transmission of stimuli of a beneficial character. Compare: nociceptor. Origin: L. Bene, well, + capio, to take (05 Mar 2000) |
| Benedek's reflex | <neurology, physiology> Plantar flexion of the foot by tapping the anterior margin of the lower part of the fibula, while the foot is slightly dorsiflexed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Benedek, Ladislaus | <person> Austrian neurologist, 1887-1945. See: Benedek's reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Benedict's solution | <chemistry> An aqueous solution of sodium citrate, sodium carbonate, and copper sulfate which changes from its normal blue colour to orange, red, or yellow in the presence of a reducing sugar such as glucose. See: Benedict's test for glucose. (14 Aug 2000) |
| Benedict's test for glucose | <biochemistry> A copper-reduction test for glucose in the urine, which involves thiocyanate in addition to copper sulfate for qualitative or quantitative use. (14 Aug 2000) |