Bac-te´ri-a. The vegetable microorganisms (Schizomycetes) especially the short-rod forms.
Bal´an-i´´tis. Inflammation of the glans penis. It is usually associated with phimosis.
Bal-lotte´ment. The diagnosis of pregnancy by pushing up the uterus by a finger inserted into the vagina so as to cause the embryo to rise and fall again like a heavy body in water.
Bar´tho-lin glands. The vulvo-vaginal glands.
Bleb. A skin vesicle filled with fluid. A blister.
Breg´ma. The point on the surface of the skull at the junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures.
Cæ-sa´re-an sec´tion. (Named from Julius Cæsar, who is said to have been thus born). Delivery of the fœtus by an incision through the abdominal and uterine walls.
Ca´put. Any head, or head-like structure.
Ca´put suc´ce-da´´ne-um. A swelling formed on the presenting part of the fœtus during labor. It is due to the effusion of fluid into the subcutaneous tissues of the scalp and its retention there.
Car-min´a-tive. Drugs that stimulate the circulation, the mental faculties, and intestinal peristalsis. Asafœtida, camphor, capsicum, cardamon, chloroform, ether, ginger, horseradish, mustard, and the oils of anise, cloves, spearmint, nutmeg and valerian are carminatives.