Blood-Brain Barrier

A mechanism present between the bood Capillaries and the Brain and the Spinal Cord that monitors substances that enter and leave the Brain and prevents sudden environmental changes around the Central Nervous System.

Blood Clot

The sequence that results in the formation of Fibrin Threads from Fibrinogen.

Blastocyst

A dividing, fertilized mass of cells.

Bilirubin

Yellow bile pigment derived from a hemoglobin breakdown.

Bile Ductule

A small canal in the Liver that carries bile.

Bicuspid

Eight in number

~ a tooth with two cusps or points

~ the pre molors

Bicuspid Valve

The valve located between the Left Atrium and Ventricle. Also known as the Mitral Valve.

Belly of Muscle Tissue

The bulge seen at the center of Spindle-shaped muscles.