| brachiocephalic arteritis | Giant-cell arteritis seen in older adults; characterised by inflammatory lesions in medium sized arteries, most commonly in the head, neck and/or shoulder girdle area; lesions include fragmented elastin, macrophages, and giant cells. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is usually markedly elevated. Visual loss can occur. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| brachiocephalic muscle | In animals, a compound muscle passing from the brachium or humerus to the head and the dorsal cervical raphe; the clavicular insertion or clavicle subdivides the muscle. Synonym: brachiocephalic muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachiocephalic trunk | The first and largest artery branching from the aortic arch. It distributes blood to the right side of the head and neck and to the right arm. (12 Dec 1998) |
| brachiocephalic veins | Large veins on either side of the root of the neck formed by the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins. They drain blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities, and unite to form the superior vena cava. (12 Dec 1998) |
| brachiocrural | Relating to both arm and thigh. (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachiocubital | Relating to both arm and elbow or to both arm and forearm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachioganoidei | <zoology> An order of ganoid fishes of which the bichir of Africa is a living example. See Crossopterygii. Origin: NL, from L. Brachium (bracch-) arm + NL. Ganoidei. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brachiogram | Tracing of the brachial artery pulse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachiopod | A phylum of invertebrate animals often grouped with two other phyla under the name Lophophorates. General characteristics include: a pair of protective shells (giving them a superficial resemblance to the bivalves - i.e. Clams), a stalk protruding from the rear called a pedicle which anchors the animal to the sea floor, and a lophophore (a ridge with many tiny tentacles on it, used to catch food particles floating by). Brachiopod shells come in many different shapes and sizes. Brachiopods were extremely abundant during the Paleozoic era (both in terms of numbers of individuals and numbers of species), but were practically wiped out around 300 million years ago during the Permian mass extinction.Compare gastropod (09 Oct 1997) |
| brachiopoda | <zoology> A class of Molluscoidea having a symmetrical bivalve shell, often attached by a fleshy peduncle. Within the shell is a pair of "arms," often long and spirally coiled, bearing rows of ciliated tentacles by which a current of water is made to flow into the mantle cavity, bringing the microscopic food to the mouth between the bases of the arms. The shell is both opened and closed by special muscles. They form two orders; Lyopoma, in which the shell is thin, and without a distinct hinge, as in Lingula; and Arthropoma, in which the firm calcareous shell has a regular hinge, as in Rhynchonella. See Arthropomata. Origin: NL, from Gr. Arm + -poda. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brachioradial muscle | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus; insertion, front of base of styloid process of radius; action, flexes elbow and assists slightly in supination; nerve supply, (common) radial. Synonym: musculus brachioradialis, brachioradial muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachioradial reflex | With the arm supinated to 45 |
| brachioradialis | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus; insertion, front of base of styloid process of radius; action, flexes elbow and assists slightly in supination; nerve supply, (common) radial. Synonym: musculus brachioradialis, brachioradial muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachium | Origin: L. Brachium or bracchium, arm. <anatomy> The upper arm; the segment of the fore limb between the shoulder and the elbow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brachium colliculi inferioris | A fibre bundle passing from the inferior colliculus on either side of the brainstem along the lateral border of the superior colliculus to the posterior part of the thalamus where it enters the medial geniculate body. It forms part of the major ascending auditory pathway. Synonym: brachium colliculi inferioris, brachium quadrigeminum inferius, inferior quadrigeminal brachium. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Bradyarrhythmias, Bradycardias
Synonyms : Arg-Pro-Pro-Gly-Phe-Ser-Pro-Phe-Arg, Bradykinin Acetate, (9-D-Arg)-Isomer, Bradykinin Diacetate, Bradykinin Hydrochloride, Bradykinin Triacetate, Bradykinin, (1-D-Arg)-Isomer, Bradykinin, (2-D-Pro)-Isomer, Bradykinin, (2-D-Pro-3-D-Pro-7-D-Pro)-Isomer
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Synonyms : Encephalon, Brains, Encephalons
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United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896) United States financier noted for his love of diamonds and his extravagant lifestyle (1856-1917)
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| bradycardia |
abnormally slow heartbeat
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| bracken |
fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan
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| brain stem |
brainstem: the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
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| brain sugar |
galactose: a simple sugar found in lactose
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| BRA | small West Indian shrub or tree with hard glossy seeds patterned yellow and brown that are used to make bracelets |
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| BRA | a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) |
| BRA | an appliance that corrects dental irregularities |
| BRA | of or relating to an arm |
| BRA | the main artery of the upper arm |
| BRA | a network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder |
| BRA | two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein |
| BRA | swing from one hold to the next, as of some arboreal apes and monkeys |
| BRA | (zoology) having arms or armlike appendages |
| BRA | (botany) having widely spreading paired branches |
| BRA | swinging by the arms from branch to branch |
| BRA | bombardier beetles |