Benign

not malignant

Bile

a yellow-green fluid made by the liver  and stored in the gall-bladder -- helps digest food

Bilirubin

orange/yellow pigment that is the result of the breakdown of red blood cells - an excess caused jaundice

Biopsy

excision of a small sample of tissue for examination

Blepharitis

inflammation of the eye lid

Bone Density

the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone - it is measured by using a special x-ray

Bone Marrow

the inner, sponge tissue of large bones where red and white blood cells and platelets are made

Bradycardia

abnormally slow heart action

Bronchitis

inflammation of the bronchi

Branchodilator

medicine used to dilate (open) the airways

Bronchoscopy

examination of bronchi with an instrument

Bulimia

binge eating associated with purging or vomiting