| bristle-shaped | Resembling a bristle in form; as, a bristle-shaped leaf. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| bristletail | <zoology> An insect of the genera Lepisma, Campodea, etc, belonging to the Thysanura. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| British anti-Lewisite | <chemical> 2,3-dimercapto-1-propanol. An anti-gas warfare agent that is effective against lewisite (dichloro(2-chlorovinyl)arsine). It acts as a chelating agent and is used in the treatment of arsenic, gold, and other heavy metal poisoning. Pharmacological action: antidotes, chelating agents. Chemical name: 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto- (12 Dec 1998) |
| british columbia | A province of canada on the pacific coast. Its capital is victoria. The name given in 1858 derives from the columbia river which was named by the american captain robert gray for his ship columbia which in turn was named for columbus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| British gum | A form of dextrin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| British Thermal Unit | <unit> Unit of energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree fahrenheit. It is equal to 252 calories or 1055 Joules. Acronym: BTU (13 Nov 1997) |
| britt | <zoology> The young of the common herring; also, a small species of herring; the sprat. The minute marine animals (chiefly Entomostraca) upon which the right whales feed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brittle bones | <orthopaedics, paediatrics> A group of genetic diseases of the bones. Divided into four types all result in brittle and frail bones. Multiple broken bones are common. Other features include deafness, white of the eyes appear bluish, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, tooth abnormalities, chest deformities and short stature. There is no specific treatment. Genetic counseling is important for families with the disease. (27 Sep 1997) |
| brittle diabetes | <endocrinology> A term used when the blood glucose (sugar) level often swings quickly from high to low and from low to high and is somewhat unstable. (13 Nov 1997) |
| brittle star | Any species of ophiuran starfishes. See Ophiuroidea. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |