| Batten-Mayou disease | Cerebral sphingolipidosis, late infantile and juvenile types. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| batter | 1. To beat with successive blows; to beat repeatedly and with violence, so as to bruise, shatter, or demolish; as, to batter a wall or rampart. 2. To wear or impair as if by beating or by hard usage. "Each battered jade." 3. <chemistry> To flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly. Origin: OE. Bateren, OF. Batre, F. Battre, fr. LL. Battere, for L. Batuere to strike, beat; of unknown origin. Cf. Abate, Bate to abate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| battered child syndrome | <radiology> Multiple assymetrical fractures, separation of distal epiphyses, irregularity and fragmentation of metaphyses, bucket-handle fracture, corner fracture of elbow, knee, ankle (sudden twisting motion), isolated spiral fracture, extensive periosteal reaction (subperiosteal haemorrhage), exuberant callus formation, cortical hyperostosis extending to epiphyseal plate, avulsion fracture at ligamentous insertion, subdural haematoma (most common), brain atrophy (up to 100%), infarction (50%), subdural hygroma, encephalomalacia, porencephaly (12 Dec 1998) |
| battered spouse syndrome | <syndrome> Physical, psychological, and emotional injuries in a person subjected to abuse by a spouse or domestic partner; usually associated with alcoholism in the abusing spouse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| battered women | Women who are physically and mentally abused over an extended period, usually by a husband or other dominant male figure. Characteristics of the battered woman syndrome are helplessness, constant fear, and a perceived inability to escape. (12 Dec 1998) |
| battery | <chemistry> A group of voltaic cells connected in series. (09 Jan 1998) |
| Battey bacillus | A species found in lung lesions and sputum of humans; may cause bone and tendon-sheath lesions in rabbits; some strains are pathogenic for mice. Recently linked to opportunistic infections in humans. Synonym: Battey bacillus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| battle | 1. A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; an engagement; a combat. 2. A struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life. "The whole intellectual battle that had at its center the best poem of the best poet of that day." (H. Morley) 3. A division of an army; a battalion. "The king divided his army into three battles." (Bacon) "The cavalry, by way of distinction, was called the battle, and on it alone depended the fate of every action." (Robertson) 4. The main body, as distinct from the van and rear; battalia. Battle is used adjectively or as the first part of a self-explaining compound; as, battle brand, a "brand" or sword used in battle; battle cry; battlefield; battle ground; battlearray; battle song. Battle piece, a painting, or a musical composition, representing a battle. Battle royal. A fight between several gamecocks, where the one that stands longest is the victor. Grose. A contest with fists or cudgels in which more than two are engaged; a melee. Thackeray. Drawn battle, one in which neither party gains the victory. To give battle, to attack an enemy. To join battle, to meet the attack; to engage in battle. Pitched battle, one in which the armies are previously drawn up in form, with a regular disposition of the forces. Wager of battle. See Wager. Synonym: Conflict, encounter, contest, action. Battle, Combat, Fight, Engagement. These words agree in denoting a close encounter between contending parties. Fight is a word of less dignity than the others. Except in poetry, it is more naturally applied to the encounter of a few individuals, and more commonly an accidental one; as, a street fight. A combat is a close encounter, whether between few or many, and is usually premeditated. A battle is commonly more general and prolonged. An engagement supposes large numbers on each side, engaged or intermingled in the conflict. Origin: OE. Bataille, bataile, F. Bataille battle, OF, battle, battalion, fr. L. Battalia, battualia, the fighting and fencing exercises of soldiers and gladiators, fr. Batuere to strike, beat. Cf. Battalia, 1st Battel, and see Batter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| battle fatigue | The World War II name for what is known today as posttraumatic stress, this is a psychological disorder that develops in some individuals who have had major traumatic experiences (and, for example, have been in a serious accident or through a war). The person is typically numb at first but later has symptoms including depression, excessive irritability, guilt (for having survived while others died), recurrent nightmares, flashbacks to the traumatic scene, and overreactions to sudden noises. Posttraumatic stress became known as such in the 70s due to the adjustment problems of some Vietnam veterans. (12 Dec 1998) |
| battle neurosis | A stress condition or mental disorder induced by conditions existing in warfare. See: battle fatigue. Synonym: battle neurosis, military neurosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| battle's sign | <clinical sign> Postauricular (behind the ear) ecchymosis in cases of fracture of the base of the skull (basal skull fracture). (27 Sep 1997) |
| battledore placenta | A placenta in which the umbilical cord is attached at the border; so-called because of the fancied resemblance to the racquet (racket) used in battledore, a precursor to badminton. (05 Mar 2000) |
| battler | A student at Oxford who is supplied with provisions from the buttery; formerly, one who paid for nothing but what he called for, answering nearly to a sizar at Cambridge. See: Battel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| battology | <study> A needless repetition of words in speaking or writing. Origin: F. Battologie, fr. Gr.; a stammerer + speech. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| battue | Origin: F. Battue, fr. Battre to beat. See Batter, and cf. Battuta] The act of beating the woods, bushes, etc, for game. The game itself. The wanton slaughter of game. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bath |
Order of the Bath. An English order of knighthood, which was instituted by Henry IV in 1399, and revived by George I in 1725. It derives its name from the fact that candidates for initiation were required to bathe the night before investiture.
출처: digiserve.com/heraldry/pimb_b.htm
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syn. Tank, qv, or the contents of the liquid tank or container.
출처: home.att.net/~Berliner-Ultrasonics/us-gloss.html
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| Batten disease |
Progressive degenerative disease which is fatal. The child develops normally until 6-18 months of age and then begins to lose motor and cognitive skills. Seizures, mental retardation, and severe visual impairment occur.
출처: www.sparkle.usu.edu/glossary/syndromes_glossary.as...
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The image of a bath or bathroom occurs particularly before decisive turning-points in the dreamer's life. The water in the dream bath symbolizes spiritual energy.
출처: www.findyourfate.com/dreams/b.htm
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| battery |
a device that uses chemicals to generate and store electricity.
출처: school.discovery.com/curriculumcenter/electricity/...
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| BAT | linens for use in the bathroom |
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| BAT | a heavy towel or mat to stand on while drying yourself after a bath |
| BAT | (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility |
| BAT | a scented oil added to your bath water |
| BAT | a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing) |
| BAT | a preparation that softens or scents a bath |
| BAT | soap used as a toiletry |
| BAT | a large towel |
| BAT | water used for a bath |
| BAT | the act of swimming |
| BAT | cleanse the entire body |
| BAT | clean one's body by immersion into water |