Category: B

Divided into two parts. Having two hornlike processes or projections. The term is applied to an abnormal uterus that is divided into two separate halves at the upper end.  

A systematic error in the design or conduct of study which could explain the results. A measure of inaccuracy or departure from accuracy. A factor or factors that systematically influence the judgments of individuals or the results of investigations so that the judgment is not impartial or so that one outcome of the investigation is…

A trade name for an ointment containing betamethasone. Encounter a specific brand name for the corticosteroid medication betamethasone, which is primarily utilized in topical preparations. This brand name is commonly associated with the formulation containing betamethasone for external application. By leveraging the therapeutic properties of betamethasone, this topical preparation aims to address various inflammatory conditions,…

An agonist drug used to increase muscle tone after surgery.  

A beta blocker drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure and glaucoma.  

A trade name for a form of iodine.  

One of two types of nerve endings that respond to adrenaline by speeding up the heart rate or dilating the bronchi. A site in autonomic nerve pathways responsive to the adrenergic agents norepinephrine and epinephrine; in general, beta-1 receptors produce excitatory responses and beta-2 receptors produce inhibitory responses.  

An itchy skin rash on the backs of the knees and the insides of the elbows [After Ernest Besnier (1831-1909), French dermatologist]. A condition marked by severe, sudden bouts of itching, often worsening at night and displaying seasonal variations, while proving highly resistant to treatment. It is frequently accompanied by other conditions like asthma, hay…

Poisoning caused by breathing in particles of the poisonous chemical compound beryllium oxide. Poisoning, resulting from the inhalation of beryllium, marked by cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, and damage to lung tissue. An environmental, chronic, inflammatory disorder of the lungs caused by the inhalation of beryllium dust. Materials that contain beryllium may be found…

A colourless oily liquid which occurs naturally in balsams, used in medicines and perfumes. An oily aromatic liquid that is applied to the body, in the form of a lotion, for the treatment of scabies. It is also useful in treating pediculosis. An emulsion that was widely used as a treatment for scabies but is…