| busk | A thin, elastic strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset. "Her long slit sleeves, stiff busk, puff verdingall, Is all that makes her thus angelical." (Marston) Origin: F. Busc, perh. Fr. The hypothetical older form of E. Bois wood, because the first busks were made of wood. See Bush, and cf. OF. Busche, F. Buche, a piece or log of wood, fr. The same root. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| buspirone | This is a psychotropic drug with anxiolytic properties which belongs chemically to the class of compounds known as the azaspirodecanediones. It is used to treat anxiety. (09 Oct 1997) |
| buspirone hydrochloride | N-[4-[4-(2-Pyrimidinyl)-1-piperazinyl]butyl]-hydrochloride;a non-benzodiazepine antianxiety agent used in the management of anxiety disorders or for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Busquet's disease | An osteoperiostitis of the metatarsal bones, leading to exostoses on the dorsum of the foot. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Busquet, Paul | <person> French physician, *1866. See: Busquet's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| buss | A small strong vessel with two masts and two cabins; used in the herring fishery. "The Dutch whalers and herring busses." (Macaulay) Origin: Cf. OF. Busse, Pr. Bus, LL. Bussa, busa, G. Buse, D. Buis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Buss disease | An acute, septic encephalomyelitis, pleuritis, and peritonitis of cattle caused by Chlamydia psittaci; it occurs in the north central United States. Synonym: Buss disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Busse, Otto | <person> German physician, 1867-1922. See: Busse-Buschke disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| busse-buschke disease | <disease> An acute, subacute or chronic infection by the fungal organism, Cryptococcus neoformans. Infection generally causes a pulmonary infection but may also disseminate to the meninges. The pulmonary form is generally mild and transient (often unrecognised). With dissemination lesions may occur in the skeletal, cutaneus and visceral tissues. The most commonly recognised dissemination is to the central nervous system (meningitis). (27 Sep 1997) |
| bustard | <zoology> A bird of the genus Otis. The great or bearded bustard (Otis tarda) is the largest game bird in Europe. It inhabits the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and was formerly common in Great Britain. The little bustard (O. Tetrax) inhabits eastern Europe and Morocco. Many other species are known in Asia and Africa. Origin: OF. & Prov. F. Bistarde, F. Outarde, from L. Avis tarda, lit, slow bird. 10, 22; "proximae iis sunt, quas Hispania aves tardas appellat, Graecia .". Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| busulfan | <chemical> An alkylating agent having a selective immunosuppressive effect on bone marrow. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia, but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought about. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985), busulfan is listed as a known carcinogen. Pharmacological action: alkylating agents, antineoplastic agent, alkylating, carcinogens, immunosuppressive agents. Chemical name: 1,4-Butanediol, dimethanesulfonate (12 Dec 1998) |
| busulphan | CH3O2SO(CH2)4OSO2CH3< /sub>; 1,4-Butanediol dimethanesulfonate; tetramethylene bis(methanesulfonate);an antineoplastic alkylating agent used in the treatment of chronic myelocytic leukaemia; known to be teratogenic in humans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| busy | 1. Engaged in some business; hard at work (either habitually or only for the time being); occupied with serious affairs; not idle nor at leisure; as, a busy merchant. "Sir, my mistress sends you word THat she is busy, and she can not come." (Shak) 2. Constantly at work; diligent; active. "Busy hammers closing rivets up." (Shak) "Religious motives . . . Are so busy in the heart." (Addison) 3. Crowded with business or activities; said of places and times; as, a busy street. "To-morrow is a busy day." (Shak) 4. Officious; meddling; foolish active. "On meddling monkey, or on busy ape." (Shak) 5. Careful; anxious. Synonym: Diligent, industrious, assiduous, active, occupied, engaged. Origin: OE. Busi, bisi, AS. Bysig; akin to D. Bezig, LG. Besig; cf. Skr. Bhsh to be active, busy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |