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binocular

Health care; General

Using both eyes at the same time. Binocular vision is the most important element of depth perception.

biopsy

Health care; General

Removal and exam of a tissue sample taken from a living body. This procedure helps determine if the tissue is cancerous.

bipolar affective disorder

Health care; General

A psychiatric disorder in which the affected person has both depressed and happy, energetic (manic) episodes. This is a newer term for manic-depressive disorder.

blood poisoning

Health care; General

Infection within the circulatory system. A potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt treatment.

blood pressure

Health care; General

The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels.

boil

Health care; General

A skin infection characterized by a localized buildup of pus.

bone marrow

Health care; General

The tissue within the cavity of the bones where new blood cells are made.

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