Vocabulary B Flashcards
The presence of bacteria in the blood.
Bacteremia
Destructive to bacteria.
Bactericidal Agent
Destruction of bacteria by action of certain chemical substances.
Bacteriolysis
Agent that has the ability to inhibit or retard bacterial growth. No destruction of viability of the microorganism is implied.
Baceriostatic Agent
Resins combined with oil; a fragrant, resinous, oily exudate from various trees and plants.
Balsamic substance
The arm pit.
Base of the axillary space
Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which envelopes the lateral border of the pectorals major muscle.
Anterior Boundary of the axillary space
Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which envelopes the lateral border of the latissimus dorsi muscle.
Posterior Boundary of the axillary space
Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi muscles blend into the chest wall.
Medial Boundary of the axillary space
Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles blend into the arm.
Lateral Boundary of the axillary space.
A network of stitches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position.
Basket Weave Suture (Cross stitch)
Two sides.
Bilateral
Dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object.
Bilateral Differences
Biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans.
Biohazard
Bloodborne pathogens, blood or body fluids exposure, any potentially infective, contaminated waste associated with the preparation of human remains that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace.
Biohazards Waste (Infectious waste)