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  • Binocularity

    The coordinated use of both eyes. It is also known as eye teaming.  

  • Bingo card

    A method of packaging mediations in which a blister pack is enclosed in a folded-over card, usually printed with proprietary advertising for the medication inside.  

  • Binder’s syndrome

    A syndrome related to facial growth, with hypoplasia of the maxillae and nasal bones resulting in a flattened face, elongated nose, and smaller maxillary arch with crowding of the teeth and malocclusions.  

  • Towel binder

    A towel that encircles the abdomen or chest and whose ends are pinned together.  

  • Phosphate binder

    Any of various medications used to prevent hyperphosphatemia in patients with end-stage renal disease. Calcium carbonate taken with meals is the most commonly employed agent. In the past aluminum-containing antacids were used for this purpose, but this practice is now  voided because of the toxic accumulation of aluminum in patients with renal failure.  

  • Obstetrical binder

    A binder that extends from the ribs to the pelvis, providing support for a markedly pendulous abdomen. Such support may be rarely required for severe diastasis recti or for marked separation and mobility of the pubic symphysis during pregnancy.  

  • Chest binder

    A broad band that encircles the chest and is used for applying heat, dressings, or pressure and for supporting the breasts. Shoulder straps may be used to keep the binder from slipping.  

  • Abdominal binder

    A wide band fastened snugly about the abdomen for support.  

  • Bind

    To fasten, wrap , or encircle with a bandage.  

  • Binauricular

    To both auricles of the ear.  

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