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Bundle-branch block
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Bundle-branch block A condition in which the heart's electrical system is unable to normally conduct the electrical signal.
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Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
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Bundle Branch
The electrical impulses travel down a normal pathway through the heart. From the SA node, the impulse travels to the AV node. Then it goes to the bundle of His. The bundle divides into a right bundle and the left bundle. The bundles take the impulse through the ventricles (bottom chambers) to cause them to contract.
Bundle Branch Block
Normally, the electrical impulse travels down both the right and left bundle branches at the same speed and the ventricles contract at the same time. If there is a block in one of the branches, it is called a bundle branch block. A bundle branch block causes one ventricle to contract just after the other ventricle.
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Breast self-examination (BSE)
Routine, monthly examination of the breasts.
Bronchitis
An inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes, causing a persistent cough that produces considerable quantities of sputum (phlegm).
Bronchodilators
A group of drugs that widen the airways in the lungs.
Bronchus
Any of the larger air passages that connect the trachea to the lungs.
Bulking agents
Laxatives that make bowel movements soft and easy to pass.
Bundle-branch block
Bunion
An inflammation and thickening of the bursa in the joint of the big toe.
Bacterial vaginosis
Very common vaginal infection characterized by symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge or itching, burning, or redness in the genital area.
B-lymphocytes
Or B-cells are white blood cells that produce and secrete antibodies into the blood. See also Cell memory.
Blastocoel
The fluid-filled cavity within the blastula.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Bundle Branch
The electrical impulses travel down a normal pathway through the heart. From the SA node, the impulse travels to the AV node. Then it goes to the bundle of His. The bundle divides into a right bundle and the left bundle. The bundles take the impulse through the ventricles (bottom chambers) to cause them to contract.
Bundle Branch Block
Normally, the electrical impulse travels down both the right and left bundle branches at the same speed and the ventricles contract at the same time. If there is a block in one of the branches, it is called a bundle branch block. A bundle branch block causes one ventricle to contract just after the other ventricle.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Breast self-examination (BSE)
Routine, monthly examination of the breasts.
Bronchitis
An inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes, causing a persistent cough that produces considerable quantities of sputum (phlegm).
Bronchodilators
A group of drugs that widen the airways in the lungs.
Bronchus
Any of the larger air passages that connect the trachea to the lungs.
Bulking agents
Laxatives that make bowel movements soft and easy to pass.
Bundle-branch block
Bunion
An inflammation and thickening of the bursa in the joint of the big toe.
Bacterial vaginosis
Very common vaginal infection characterized by symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge or itching, burning, or redness in the genital area.
B-lymphocytes
Or B-cells are white blood cells that produce and secrete antibodies into the blood. See also Cell memory.
Blastocoel
The fluid-filled cavity within the blastula.
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