Birth control

Birth control

The practice of using artificial means to prevent or terminate a pregnancy.

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aspiration

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Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also refers to the accidental sucking in of food particles or fluids into the lungs.

bacteria

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Single-celled microorganisms which can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent upon another organism for life)

The use of any practices, methods, or devices to voluntarily prevent pregnancy from occurring in a sexually active woman. Birth control methods are designed either to prevent fertilization of an egg ...

blood pressure

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The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is produced primarily by the contraction of the heart muscle. It's measurement is recorded by two numbers. The first ( ...

brain

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That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium ( skull ). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two ...

breast

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Generally the front of the chest. Specifically, when referring to a woman, the mammary glands. The breast is composed mostly of fat which protects the milk-producing mammary gland.

breathing

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The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through the mouth or nose due to muscle contraction, and then exhaled due to muscle relaxation.