Category: B
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Ben Tun Qi
An upward rushing sensation from the lower abdomen to the chest, throat, or even the vertex of the head. It often occurs with symptoms like a stifling sensation at the chest, rapid breathing heart palpitation, dizziness, and abdominal pain. It is a result of rebellious Qi in Chong channel.
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Bursitis
Condition characterized by inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. An inflammation of the bursa, which is a synoviallined sac of fluid that helps reduce friction between tendon and bone or tendon and ligament. Inflammation of the bursa sac, can be an overuse syndrome. This condition involves inflammation…
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Bullae
Blisters; circumscribed, fluid-containing, elevated lesions of the skin, usually more than 5 mm in diameter.
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Bubo
Inflamed, swollen lymph node in the neck or groin. A swelling of a lymph node in the groin or armpit. Lymph node, esp. in the armpit or groin, that is inflamed and enlarged because of tuberculosis, gonorrhea, plague, or other infection. Extremely enlarged, tender lymph node of the groin that may be associated with syphilis,…
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Brown fat
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) in mammals, its primary function is to generate body heat in animals or newborns that do not shiver. Believed to be a more concentrated energy source that can be utilized more efficiently than other forms of fat. Dark-coloured body fat that can easily be converted to energy and helps to control…
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Bronchospasm
Is a difficulty in breathing caused by a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles as occurs in asthma. A narrowing or constriction of the bronchi that occurs during an asthma attack or from a severe allergic reaction. Sudden constriction of breathing tubes. A tightening of the bronchial muscles which causes…
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Broncho-pulmonary
Relating to the bronchi and lungs.
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Bronchopneumonia
Or bronchial pneumonia; inflammation of the lungs beginning in the terminal bronchioles. An inflammation of the smallest branches of the bronchial tubes, usually present in both lungs. Lungs and breathing tubes. An infectious inflammation of the bronchioles, which may lead to general infection of the lungs. Acute inflammation of the bronchi and of the alveoli…
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Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
A medical procedure in which a bronchoscope is passed through the mouth or nose into the lungs and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then recollected for examination. The removal of secretions, cells, and protein from the lower respiratory tract by insertion of sterile saline solution into the airways through…
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Bronchitis
Is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes. Inflammation of mucous membrane of the windpipe (bronchus). An inflammation, acute or chronic, of the mucus lining of the bronchial tubes. Inflammation of the mucus membranes on the bronchi, usually caused by an infection…