| brachystaphyline | Having a short palate; having a palatomaxillary index above 85. Origin: brachy-+ G. Staphyle, uvula (05 Mar 2000) |
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| brachystochrone | <mathematics> A curve, in which a body, starting from a given point, and descending solely by the force of gravity, will reach another given point in a shorter time than it could by any other path. This curve of quickest descent, as it is sometimes called, is, in a vacuum, the same as the cycloid. Origin: Incorrect for brachistochrone, fr. Gr. Shortest (superl. Of short) + time: cf. F. Brachistochrone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brachysyndactyly | Abnormal shortness of fingers or toes combined with a webbing between the adjacent digits. Origin: brachy-+ syndactyly (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachytelephalangia | Abnormal shortness of the distal phalanges. Origin: brachy-+ G. Telos, end, + phalanx (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachytherapy | A type of radiation therapy is which radioactive materials are placed in direct contact with the tissue being treated. (16 Dec 1997) |
| brachytype | <chemical> A crystal of one species inclosed within one of another, as one of rutile inclosed in quartz. Origin: Endo- + Gr. Form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brachytypous | <chemical> Of a short form. Origin: Gr. Short + stamp, form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brachyura | <zoology> A group of decapod Crustacea, including the common crabs, characterised by a small and short abdomen, which is bent up beneath the large cephalo-thorax. [Also spelt Brachyoura] See Crab, and Illustration in Appendix. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Short + tail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| brachyuranic | Having a palatomaxillary index above 115. Origin: brachy-+ G. Ouranos, the sky, roof of the mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| brachyurous | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Brachyura. Origin: Cf. F. Brachyure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bracing | In dentistry, resistance to horizontal components of masticatory force. See: component of force. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bracken poisoning | A disease of cattle caused by long-term, low-level consumption of the bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) and characterised by haemorrhages or tumours in the bladder. Synonym: bracken poisoning. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bracken staggers | A condition occurring in horses as a result of eating bracken; characterised by locomotor incoordination; due to thiamin deficiency (bracken contains thiaminase). (05 Mar 2000) |
| bracket | <dentistry> A metal or ceramic part that is glued onto a tooth and serves as a means of fastening the arch wire. (08 Jan 1998) |
| brackish | Mixed with salt, briny. (09 Oct 1997) |
Synonyms : Brain Tissue Grafting, Brain Tissue Graftings, Brain Tissue Transplantations, Graftings, Brain Tissue, Tissue Grafting, Brain, Tissue Graftings, Brain, Tissue Transplantation, Brain, Tissue Transplantations, Brain, Transplantations, Brain Tissue
Synonyms : Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Factor, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic, Neurotrophic Factor, Brain-Derived
Synonyms : Branched DNA Assay, bDNA Assay, bDNA Signal Amplification Assay, Assay, Branched DNA, Assay, bDNA, Assays, Branched DNA, Assays, bDNA, Branched DNA Assays, bDNA Assays
Synonyms : Branchial Arch, Pharyngeal Arch, Visceral Arch, Arch, Branchial, Arch, Pharyngeal, Arch, Visceral, Arches, Branchial, Arches, Pharyngeal, Arches, Visceral, Archs, Pharyngeal, Branchial Cleft, Branchial Regions, Cleft, Branchial, Clefts, Branchial, Pharyngeal Archs
Synonyms : Branchio-Otorenal Syndrome, BOR Syndromes, Branchio Oculo Facial Syndrome, Branchio Oto Renal Syndrome, Branchio Otorenal Dysplasia, Branchio Otorenal Syndrome, Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndromes, Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndromes, Branchio-Otorenal Dysplasias
| branchial cleft |
gill slit: one of a series of slit openings in the pharynxes of fishes and aquatic amphibians through which water passes
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a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee" couple: two items of the same kind pair: a set of two similar things considered as a unit either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult an appliance that corrects dental irregularities support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel" a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring support by bracing a structural member used to stiffen a framework stimulate: cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
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| brash |
offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"
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| brassica |
mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc.
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| brachial artery |
the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow
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| BRA | a small nail |
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| BRA | fasten with brads |
| BRA | an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws |
| BRA | United States writer of science fiction (born 1920) |
| BRA | American printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752) |
| BRA | United States general who played an important role in the Allied victory in World War II (1893-1981) |
| BRA | United States politician who was elected the first Black may of Los Angeles (1917-1998) |
| BRA | a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth by providing education and exercises and nutrition and techniques of breathing and relaxation (with the assistance of the father) |
| BRA | a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth by providing education and exercises and nutrition and techniques of breathing and relaxation (with the assistance of the father) |
| BRA | a spleenwort of eastern to southern United States |
| BRA | poet in colonial America (born in England) (1612-1672) |
| BRA | United States financier noted for his love of diamonds and his extravagant lifestyle (1856-1917) |