The science of collecting and analyzing biologic or health data using statistical methods. Biostatistics may be used to help learn the possible causes of a … [Read more...]
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biotherapy
Treatment to boost or restore the ability of the immune system to fight cancer, infections, and other diseases. Also used to lessen certain side effects that … [Read more...]
biotin
A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Biotin helps some enzymes break down substances in the … [Read more...]
biricodar dicitrate
The dicitrate salt of a synthetic pipecolinate derivative with potential chemosensitizing activity. Biricodar binds directly to the plasma membrane … [Read more...]
Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
An inherited condition in which benign tumors develop in hair follicles on the head, chest, back, and arms. People who have this disorder may be at increased … [Read more...]
birth canal
The muscular canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body. Also called vagina. … [Read more...]
birth control pill
A pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that block the release of eggs from the ovaries. Most birth control pills include estrogen and progestin. … [Read more...]
bisantrene hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of an anthracenyl bishydrazone with antineoplastic activity. Bisantrene intercalates with and disrupts the configuration of DNA, … [Read more...]
bismuth Bi213 monoclonal antibody M195
A radioimmunoconjugate consisting of murine monoclonal antibody (M195) and bismuth 213 (Bi213). Monoclonal antibody M195 binds to CD33, a surface antigen … [Read more...]
bismuth subsalicylate
A bismuth salt of salicylic acid. Little absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, bismuth subsalicylate exerts a local effect on the gastric mucosa, coating … [Read more...]