Medical terms explained-Letter B

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Bacteria
Tiny organisms that may cause certain bacterial infections.
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Bacterial vaginitis (BV)
A very common vaginal infection which results in discharge and soreness. It is caused by an imbalance in the types of bacteria in the vagina. It is not sexually transmitted and does not affect men
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Bicornuate uterus
A heart-shaped uterus. Usually the uterus would be pear-shaped.
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Biopsy
The taking of a small sample of tissue for examination.
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Birth Asphyxia
When a baby has experienced a reduced level of oxygen around the time of birth. Affected babies may not breathe normally and may have a low heart rate.
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Bladder
The organ in the pelvis which stores urine before it is passed out through the urethra.
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Body mass index (BMI)
A measurement to work out the range of healthy weights for a person. It is calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in metres squared – that is, your height in metres multiplied by itself). The healthy range is between 19 and
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Brachial plexus injury
Damage to the nerves in a baby’s neck.
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BRCA
The name “BRCA” is an abbreviation for “BReast CAncer gene.” BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two different genes that have been found to impact a person's chances of developing cancer. Every human has both the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
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Breech position/Breech baby
When the baby is lying bottom first in the womb
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A very common vaginal infection which results in discharge and soreness. It is caused by an imbalance in the types of bacteria in the vagina. It is not sexually transmitted and does not affect men

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Bacterial vaginitis (BV)

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A heart-shaped uterus. Usually the uterus would be pear-shaped.

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The taking of a small sample of tissue for examination.

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When a baby has experienced a reduced level of oxygen around the time of birth. Affected babies may not breathe normally and may have a low heart rate.

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