Letter B
BURSITIS
Inflammation of the bursa (“cushion” around our joints).
BURSA
Fluid sac around the moving parts of our body (i.e. around the joints) to reduce friction. Think of them as cushion around our joints.
BULLA
An “air bubble” in the lung. This is often seen in patients with emphysema.
BRONCHUS INTERMEDIUS
Large air tube that supplies air to the right lower lobe and right middle lobe (parts of the right lung). This is a major air tube branch coming off of the right mainstem bronchus.
BRONCHUS
Air tubes that branch out from the trachea (the main air tube).
BRONCHIECTASIS
Dilated bronchi (air tubes) commonly seen in chronic lung disease or chronic infection.
BRONCHI
Plural of “bronchus”. Please see “bronchus”.
BROCA’S
Refers to a certain part of the brain located in the frontal lobe usually on the left side if you are right handed. It is important in that it helps you to make words and speak. If you have a stroke in this area you will not be able to speak.
BRCA2
Human gene that produces a protein (different form BRCA1) that helps to repair damaged DNA (help prevent cancer). When there is a mutation in this gene, it is harder for the body to repair damaged DNA. Because of this, there is increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
BRCA1
Human gene that produces a protein (different from BRCA2) that helps to repair damaged DNA (help prevent cancer). When there is a mutation in this gene, it is harder for the body to repair damaged DNA. Because of this, there is increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
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