Also referred to as B-lymphocyte. This type of white blood cell accounts for about 10 percent of circulating lymphocytes. It produces antibodies that attach to and destroy antigens.
Type of acute lymphocytic leukemia usually found in the immature stem cells that have started to mature along the B-cell line. aka Burkitt cell acute lymphocytic leukemia
(bah-SILL-us KAL-met GAY-ran) BCG. A type of bacteria used in cancer treatment to stimulate the immune system. It is also used to vaccinate against tuberculosis
(bak-TEER-ee-uh) A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular of bacteria is bacterium
(bar-BICH-u-rit) A drug used to treat insomnia, seizures, and convulsions, and to relieve anxiety and tension before surgery. It belongs to the family of drugs called central nervous system More…
A procedure in which a liquid with barium in it is put into the rectum and colon by way of the anus. Barium is a silver-white metallic compound that helps to show the image of the lower More…