Substance formed when red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin is part of the bile, which is made in the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. The abnormal … [Read more...]
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bimatoprost
A drug used under the name Latisse to increase the length, thickness, and darkness of eyelashes. It is being studied as a way to increase the growth of … [Read more...]
bimatoprost ophthalmic solution
A sterile ophthalmic solution containing 0.03% of a synthetic prostaglandin analog bimatoprost with hair-growing and anti-glaucoma activities. Applied once … [Read more...]
binding agent
A substance that makes a loose mixture stick together. For example, binding agents can be used to make solid pills from loose powders. … [Read more...]
bioavailable
The ability of a drug or other substance to be absorbed and used by the body. Orally bioavailable means that a drug or other substance that is taken by mouth … [Read more...]
biochanin A
An isoflavone found in soy products. Soy isoflavones (estrogen-like substances made by some plants) are being studied to see if they help prevent cancer. … [Read more...]
biochemical reactions
In living cells, chemical reactions that help sustain life and allow cells to grow. … [Read more...]
biochemical recurrence
A rise in the blood level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in prostate cancer patients after treatment with surgery or radiation. Biochemical recurrence may … [Read more...]
biochemical relapse
A rise in the blood level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in prostate cancer patients after treatment with surgery or radiation. Biochemical relapse may … [Read more...]
biochemist
A scientist who has special training in the study of the chemicals and processes that occur in all living things. … [Read more...]