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Bellini duct carcinoma
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Bellini duct carcinoma(BDC) A rare type of kidney cancer that begins in the duct of Bellini (a continuation of the collecting tubules). BDC often grows and spreads quickly.
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Kidney
One of the paired organs that excrete urine. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs (about 11 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick) lying on either side of the vertebral column, posterior to the peritoneum, about opposite the twelfth thoracic and first three lumbar vertebrae.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Duct
A channel or passage through which fluids move.
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Bell's palsy
An unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and steadily worsens.
Bell, Sir Charles
See: Bell, Charles.
Bellaire Medical Center
The Bellaire Medical Center is a hospital in Houston, Texas, United States.
Bellflower Medical Center
The Bellflower Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Bellin Health
Bellin Health is a hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin (USA).
Belly
That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. Also called the abdomen. The belly (or abdomen) is separated anatomically from the chest by the diaphragm, the powerful muscle spanning the body cavity below the lungs. The belly contains a host of organs including the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, and bladder.
Belly button
"The navel or umbilicus. The one-time site of attachment of the umbilical cord. The term ""belly button"" was coined around 1877."
Belly pain
Pain in the abdomen. See: Abdominal pain.
Bell’s palsy
An unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and steadily worsens.
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Behind-the-ear hearing aid
A hearing aid worn behind the ear. The device amplifies sounds more than most other types of hearing aids. Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids rest behind the ear. Sound is sent to the ear canal via the earmold and clear plastic tubing molded to fit in the outer ear area. BTEs are suitable for almost all types and degrees of hearing loss and are especially appropriate for infants and young children and for people with more severe hearing losses. See also: Hearing aid.
Beijerinck
See: Beijerinck, Martinus W.
Beijerinck, Martinus W.
"(1851-1931) Dutch microbiologist who was the first person to use the term ""virus"" for the invisible disease-causing material that he showed to be self-replicating. He originated selective culture techniques, also known as enrichment culturing, and was the first to isolate a wide range of microorganisms. "
Bekam
Malay name for the practice of cupping. See: Cupping.
Bell, Sir Charles
See: Bell, Charles.
Bellini duct carcinoma
Belly
That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. Also called the abdomen. The belly (or abdomen) is separated anatomically from the chest by the diaphragm, the powerful muscle spanning the body cavity below the lungs. The belly contains a host of organs including the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, and bladder.
Belly button
"The navel or umbilicus. The one-time site of attachment of the umbilical cord. The term ""belly button"" was coined around 1877."
Belly pain
Pain in the abdomen. See: Abdominal pain.
Belt, seat
A belt used to hold an individual in their seat. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Over 70% of those killed were not wearing seat belts. Seat belts can help reduce death and injury by up to 60%. Using a shoulder belt without a lap belt can leave one at greater risk for some injuries than wearing no seat belt at all. Chest and abdominal injuries are more than twice as common among those who wear shoulder but not lap belts than among those with no belts.
Benign intracranial hypertension
Increased pressure within the brain in the absence of a tumor. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, vomiting, pulsating intracranial noises, singing in the ears, double vision, loss of visual accuracy, and even blindness. It is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. The cause is usually not known. The condition is associated sometimes with the use of tetracycline, nalidixic acid, nitrofurantoin, phenytoin, lithium, and amiodarone, and the overuse of vitamin A. Diagnosis is by brain imaging and lumbar puncture. Drugs to reduce cerebrospinal fluid production or hyperosmotic drugs may be used to reduce fluid buildup. Excess cerebrospinal fluid may be removed by repeated spinal taps, shunting or a type of surgery called optic nerve sheath fenestration that allows the excess fluid to escape. Steroids may be prescribed to reduce swelling of brain tissue. Benign intracranial hypertension is also called pseudotumor cerebri.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Kidney
One of the paired organs that excrete urine. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs (about 11 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick) lying on either side of the vertebral column, posterior to the peritoneum, about opposite the twelfth thoracic and first three lumbar vertebrae.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Duct
A channel or passage through which fluids move.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Bell's palsy
An unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and steadily worsens.
Bell, Sir Charles
See: Bell, Charles.
Bellaire Medical Center
The Bellaire Medical Center is a hospital in Houston, Texas, United States.
Bellflower Medical Center
The Bellflower Medical Center is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Bellin Health
Bellin Health is a hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin (USA).
Belly
That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. Also called the abdomen. The belly (or abdomen) is separated anatomically from the chest by the diaphragm, the powerful muscle spanning the body cavity below the lungs. The belly contains a host of organs including the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, and bladder.
Belly button
"The navel or umbilicus. The one-time site of attachment of the umbilical cord. The term ""belly button"" was coined around 1877."
Belly pain
Pain in the abdomen. See: Abdominal pain.
Bell’s palsy
An unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and steadily worsens.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Behind-the-ear hearing aid
A hearing aid worn behind the ear. The device amplifies sounds more than most other types of hearing aids. Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids rest behind the ear. Sound is sent to the ear canal via the earmold and clear plastic tubing molded to fit in the outer ear area. BTEs are suitable for almost all types and degrees of hearing loss and are especially appropriate for infants and young children and for people with more severe hearing losses. See also: Hearing aid.
Beijerinck
See: Beijerinck, Martinus W.
Beijerinck, Martinus W.
"(1851-1931) Dutch microbiologist who was the first person to use the term ""virus"" for the invisible disease-causing material that he showed to be self-replicating. He originated selective culture techniques, also known as enrichment culturing, and was the first to isolate a wide range of microorganisms. "
Bekam
Malay name for the practice of cupping. See: Cupping.
Bell, Sir Charles
See: Bell, Charles.
Bellini duct carcinoma
Belly
That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. Also called the abdomen. The belly (or abdomen) is separated anatomically from the chest by the diaphragm, the powerful muscle spanning the body cavity below the lungs. The belly contains a host of organs including the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, and bladder.
Belly button
"The navel or umbilicus. The one-time site of attachment of the umbilical cord. The term ""belly button"" was coined around 1877."
Belly pain
Pain in the abdomen. See: Abdominal pain.
Belt, seat
A belt used to hold an individual in their seat. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Over 70% of those killed were not wearing seat belts. Seat belts can help reduce death and injury by up to 60%. Using a shoulder belt without a lap belt can leave one at greater risk for some injuries than wearing no seat belt at all. Chest and abdominal injuries are more than twice as common among those who wear shoulder but not lap belts than among those with no belts.
Benign intracranial hypertension
Increased pressure within the brain in the absence of a tumor. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, vomiting, pulsating intracranial noises, singing in the ears, double vision, loss of visual accuracy, and even blindness. It is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. The cause is usually not known. The condition is associated sometimes with the use of tetracycline, nalidixic acid, nitrofurantoin, phenytoin, lithium, and amiodarone, and the overuse of vitamin A. Diagnosis is by brain imaging and lumbar puncture. Drugs to reduce cerebrospinal fluid production or hyperosmotic drugs may be used to reduce fluid buildup. Excess cerebrospinal fluid may be removed by repeated spinal taps, shunting or a type of surgery called optic nerve sheath fenestration that allows the excess fluid to escape. Steroids may be prescribed to reduce swelling of brain tissue. Benign intracranial hypertension is also called pseudotumor cerebri.
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