BIOSTATISTICS
n. the application of statistical methods and measures to a diverse range of studies made in biology. It assists in…
BIPOLAR DISORDERS
n. in psychiatry, refers to a major affective disorder marked by episodes of mania and depression. These episodes are often…
BIRTH TRAUMA
n. a stress disorder experienced by the mother as a result of the physical and emotional trauma of giving birth.…
BLACK ENGLISH
n. a non-standard variety of English widely spoken and accepted in the Black community. Also called African-American Vernacular English. Studied…
BLIX'S TEMPERATURE EXPERIMENT
n. an experiment conducted to localize those areas on the skin which are sensitive to thermal stimuli. There are specific…
BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER
n. a protective barrier of cells that line the capillary endings supplying blood to the brain and central nervous system.…
BODY BUILD
n. the overall structure of the body based on three components which are type, size, and composition. As to body…
BODY NARCISSISM
n. in psychoanalytic theory, refers to an extreme and erotic fascination with one's own body. Among males, the penis is…
BOILERMAKER'S DEAFNESS
n. a type of deafness acquired from too frequent exposure to high-intensity noise. This phenomenon has been observed for quite…
BORDERLINE DISORDER
n. any personality showing borderline characteristics. Also, any psychological condition contrasted with normality (e.g. between normality and psychosis, between normal…
BOTTOM-UP DESIGN
n. an approach to system or product design using bottom-up analysis. Largely based on inductive reasoning, it first identifies basic…
BRAIN ABSCESS
n. the pus and cellular debris from immune cells which collect in the brain, specifically within its membranes or meninges.…
BRAIN MAPPING
n. a visual representation which illustrates the different brain regions and the specific functions assigned to each. Much of the…
BREAST ENVY
n. in psychoanalytic theory, refers to the concept that infants envy the mother's breast for its capacity to nourish, comfort,…
BRIEF STIMULUS THERAPY (BST)
n. a form of electroconvulsive therapy wherein the electrical charge is made brief. The duration of therapy is decreased to…
BROCA'S APHASIA
n. a condition in which there is loss of the ability to produce language in either speech or writing. It…