| PBN | paralytic brachial neuritis; peripheral benign neoplasm; polymyxin B sulfate, bacitracin, and neomyc... |
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| PBPI | penile-brachial pulse index |
| RBA | relative binding affinity; rescue breathing apparatus; right basilar artery; right brachial artery; ... |
| RBV | right brachial vein |
| bcr | breakpoint cluster region |
| region of olfactory mucosa | The specialised olfactory receptive area that includes the upper one-third of the nasal septum and the lateral wall above the superior concha; it is lined with olfactory mucosa. Synonym: regio olfactoria tunicae mucosae nasi, olfactory region of tunica mucosa of nose, Schultze's membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| region of respiratory mucosa | The area commencing at the vestibule of the nose lined with respiratory mucosa; with the exception of the olfactory mucusa, it includes the entire nasal cavity. Synonym: regio respiratoria tunicae mucosae nasi, respiratory region of tunica mucosa of nose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| region, regulatory | See: Regulatory sequence. (12 Dec 1998) |
| regulatory region | <molecular biology> A DNA base sequence that controls gene expression. (14 Oct 1997) |
| pectoral region | The region of the chest demarcated by the outline of the pectoralis major muscle. See: pectoral region, regions of chest. Synonym: regio pectoralis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mediterranean region | The mediterranean sea, the mediterranean islands, and the countries bordering on the sea collectively. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gluteal region | The region of the buttocks. Synonym: regio glutealis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| centriolar region | See: pericentriolar region or centrosome. (18 Nov 1997) |
| respiratory region of tunica mucosa of nose | The area commencing at the vestibule of the nose lined with respiratory mucosa; with the exception of the olfactory mucusa, it includes the entire nasal cavity. Synonym: regio respiratoria tunicae mucosae nasi, respiratory region of tunica mucosa of nose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| V region | <molecular biology> Those regions in the amino acid sequence of both the heavy and the light chains of immunoglobulins where there is considerable sequence variability from one immunoglobulin to other of the same class, in contrast to constant sequence (C) regions. The V regions are associated with the antigen binding areas. They contain hypervariable regions of particularly high sequence diversity. (18 Nov 1997) |
| mental region | The region of the chin. Synonym: regio mentalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pericentriolar region | <cell biology> Rather amorphous region of electron dense material surrounding the centriole in animal cells: the major microtubule organising centre of the cell. (18 Nov 1997) |
| perineal region | The regio at the lower end of the trunk, anterior to the sacral region and posterior to the pubic region between the thighs; it is divided into the anal triangle posteriorly and the urogenital triangle anteriorly. Synonym: regio perinealis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| great lakes region | The geographic area of the great lakes in general and when the specific state or states are not indicated. It usually includes illinois, indiana, michigan, minnesota, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, and wisconsin. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ringworm of genitocrural region | Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the perineum, better known as jock itch. This condition is often treated with clotrimazole or miconazole cream. Good general hygiene is vital in the prevention of tinea cruris. Keep the groin area clean and dry and avoid chafing. Launder athletic supporters frequently. Use an antifungal or drying powder after showering. (27 Sep 1997) |