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BACTERIA. The microscopic organisms that cause putrefaction ; microbes ; bodies similar to bacilli, but differing in form.

BANEFUL. Harmful, poisonous.

BARRENNESS. The state of being incapable of producing offspring.

BILE. The yellow, bitter liquid secreted by the liver.

BIO-CHEMISTRY. The chemistry of living tissues.

BOLUS. Medicine made into the form of a pill.

BOUGIE. A slender cylindrical instrument, solid or hollow.

BOWEL. The intestine.

BLADDER. The membranous receptacle of the urine.

BRONCHIAL. Pertaining to the Bronchi or main branches of the Trachea.

BUOY. To support a person or his hopes.

BUTTOCKS. The rump, the protuberant part behind.

CALIBRE. The internal diameter of a rod or tube.

CANAL ALIMENTARY. The digestive tube and accessory glands.

CANCER. A malignant growth having a tendency to spread.

CANKER. An eating sore, especially in the mouth.

CAPILLARY. A minute blood vessel.

CAPSULE. A soluble shell for administering medicine.

CARBOHYDRATE. A compound of carbon with hydrogen and oxygen, the latter gases being in proportion to form water.