A state of sadness, grief, and mourning after the loss of a loved one. … [Read more...]
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bergamot
A type of orange tree grown in Italy. The essential oil from the peel of this orange is used in perfume, to get rid of insects, and to flavor tea. Bergamot oil … [Read more...]
Beriplast P
A substance used in surgical wound healing to cause a blood clot to form. It consists of blood-clotting factors found naturally in human blood. … [Read more...]
berubicin hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of the anthracycline derivative berubicin with potential antineoplastic activity. Berubicin intercalates into DNA and interrupts … [Read more...]
best practice
In medicine, treatment that experts agree is appropriate, accepted, and widely used. Health care providers are obligated to provide patients with the best … [Read more...]
beta alethine
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to a family of chemicals called disulfides. … [Read more...]
beta carotene
A naturally-occurring retinol (vitamin A) precursor obtained from certain fruits and vegetables with potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities. … [Read more...]
beta cell neoplasm
An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin. Beta cell neoplasms are usually benign (not cancer). They secrete insulin and … [Read more...]
beta cell tumor of the pancreas
An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin. Beta cell tumors of the pancreas are usually benign (not cancer). They secrete … [Read more...]
beta hemolytic streptococcus group B
A type of bacterium often found in the vagina. It can cause systemic infections in people with suppressed immune systems. … [Read more...]