Borneo - ț̢
An island in the Malay Archipelago, east of Sumatra, north of Java, and west of Celebes. It is the third largest island in the world. Its name is a Portuguese alteration of BRUNEI, located on it. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p163; Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p73)
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Borohydrides - ț̢
A class of inorganic or organic compounds that contain the borohydride (BH4-) anion.
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Boron - ț̢
A trace element with the atomic symbol B, atomic number 5, and atomic weight 10.81. Boron-10, an isotope of boron, is used as a neutron absorber in BORON NEUTRON CAPTURE THERAPY.
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Boron Compounds - ț̢
Inorganic or organic compounds that contain boron as an integral part of the molecule.
Synonyms : Borides, Compounds, Boron
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy - ț̢
A technique for the treatment of neoplasms, especially gliomas and melanomas in which boron-10, an isotope, is introduced into the target cells followed by irradiation with thermal neutrons.