+B+ +bacillus.+ A genus of schizomycetes, the most important group of bacteria. +bacteria.+ Microorganisms, microbes, schizomycetes. +benign.+ Not malignant; mild. +betaeucaine.+ A local anesthetic used as a substitute for cocaine. +bi.+ A prefix denoting two, twice or double, as biceps—two heads. +bicarbonate.+ A compound of two equivalents of carbonic acid and one of a base. +bichloride.+ A chloride with twice as much chlorin as a protochloride. +blast.+ Germ, as in blastoderm, the primitive cell layer in the beginning embryo, consisting of three layers. +blastomycetes.+ Yeasts; budding fungi. +blistering.+ Producing a blister. +brain.+ The large mass of nerve tissue contained in the cranium, especially the cerebrum. +bromide of potassium.+ A salt of potassium. +bromidrosis.+ Fetid or foul smelling perspiration. +bubo.+ Enlargement of a lymphatic gland usually in the groin. +budding.+ Gemmation. A form of tissue division by a bud-like process. +bulla.+ A large bleb or blister. +bunion.+ An inflammatory swelling of the bursa over the metatorsophalangeal joint of the great toe. +bursa.+ A small sac interposed between movable surfaces. +bursitis.+ Inflammation of a bursa. +buttock.+ The prominence formed by the gluteal muscles of either side. +C+ +calcareous.+ Having the nature of lime. +calcification.+ A degeneration of tissues into salts of calcium or magnesium. +callosity.+ A circumscribed thickening of the epidermis as a result of friction or intermittent pressure. +cancellous.+ Resembling lattice work. +canthus.+ The slit between the eyelids. +capillary.+ Any one of the small blood vessels which serves to connect an artery and a vein and to allow of the passage of nutrient matter and oxygen from the blood into the tissues and of waste matter from the tissues into the blood. +carboluria.+ Carbolic acid in the urine. +carbuncle.+ A phlegmonous inflamation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. +carcinoma.+ A malignant epithelial growth. +cardiac.+ Pertaining to the heart or cardium. +caries.+ Molecular bone decay. +carotid.+ The principle artery of the neck. +cartilage.+ A non-vascular elastic tissue, softer than bone. +cartilaginous.+ Partaking of the nature of cartilage. +caseation.+ Transformation of necrotic tissue into a mass resembling cheese. +caseous.+ Cheesy. +catheter.+ A hollow cylinder of silver, rubber or other material designed for passage thru the urethra and other channels. +caustic.+ Corrosive; capable of tissue destruction; syn. escharotic. +cautery.+ An agent which by heat or chemical action scars tissues. +cavities.+ Hollows. +cele.+ Tumor, as in hydrocele, a watery tumor. +cell.+ A small protoplasmic mass, usually nucleated. +cellular.+ Composed of cells. +cellulitis.+ Inflammation of cellular tissue. +cephalic.+ Head, as in hydrocephalic, water on the head (brain). +chancre.+ The primary syphilitic manifestation. A syphilitic induration.