| HOME Other Health Articles A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z Barr body: A mass of DNA visible within the nuclei of normal female cells, believed to represent an inactivated X chromosome.Bartholin’s glands: Small glands lying on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete mainly mucus; correspond to the Cowper’s glands of the male. basal body temperature (BBT) method: A technique for determining female ovulation by observing changes in the woman’s body temperature upon awakening each morning. benign: A noncancerous tumor. bestiality: See zoophilia. biopsy: Removal of a small amount of tissue to determine if any cancer cells are present. bisexuality: Being sexually attracted to people of both sexes. blastocyst: An early stage in embryonic development in which the embryo is a hollow ball of cells. blindism: A physical mannerism which is frequently unique to and typical of blind persons. bonding: The development of a strong emotional attachment between parent and child. brothel: A house of prostitution; also known as “whorehouses,” “houses of ill repute,” “disorderly houses,” or “bordellos.” |