Biomedical Science
Antibody ANS:Any of a large number of proteins of high molecular weight that are produced by
specialized B cells after stimulation by an antigen and act specifically against the antigen in an immune
response, that are produced abnormally by some cancer cells, and that typically consist of four subunits
including two heavy chains and two light chains
Antigen ANS:a toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially
the production of antibodies.
Beta-globin ANS:The polypeptide chain of hemoglobin that is designated beta and that when deficient
or defective causes various anemias (as beta -thalassmia or sickle-cell anemia).
Brachycardia ANS:Heart rate less than 60
Codon ANS:A three-nucleotide sequence of DNA or mRNA that specifies a specific amino acid or
termination signal; the basic unit of the genetic code.
Diastole ANS:The stage of the heart cycle in which the heart muscle is relaxed, allowing the chambers to
fill with blood.
Edema ANS:An abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity.
Electrophoresis ANS:The movement of suspended particles through a fluid or gel under the action of an
electromotive force applied to electrodes in contact with the suspension.
Emergency Medical Technician ANS:A specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic
emergency services (such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation) before being transported to a hospital.
Endocrine System ANS:The internal system of chemical communication involving hormones, ductless
glands that secrete hormones, and receptors on target cells that respond to hormones.
Epidemiology ANS:A branch of medical science that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of
disease in a population.
Etiology ANS:A branch of medical science dealing with the causes and origin of diseases.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia ANS:A metabolic disorder that is caused by defective or absent receptors
for LDL (low density lipoproteins) on cell surfaces, that is marked by an increase in blood plasma LDL and
by an accumulation of LDL in the body resulting in an increased risk of heart attack and coronary heart
disease, and that is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Fluid Mechanics ANS:A branch of mechanics dealing with the properties of liquids and gases.
Antibody ANS:Any of a large number of proteins of high molecular weight that are produced by
specialized B cells after stimulation by an antigen and act specifically against the antigen in an immune
response, that are produced abnormally by some cancer cells, and that typically consist of four subunits
including two heavy chains and two light chains
Antigen ANS:a toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially
the production of antibodies.
Beta-globin ANS:The polypeptide chain of hemoglobin that is designated beta and that when deficient
or defective causes various anemias (as beta -thalassmia or sickle-cell anemia).
Brachycardia ANS:Heart rate less than 60
Codon ANS:A three-nucleotide sequence of DNA or mRNA that specifies a specific amino acid or
termination signal; the basic unit of the genetic code.
Diastole ANS:The stage of the heart cycle in which the heart muscle is relaxed, allowing the chambers to
fill with blood.
Edema ANS:An abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity.
Electrophoresis ANS:The movement of suspended particles through a fluid or gel under the action of an
electromotive force applied to electrodes in contact with the suspension.
Emergency Medical Technician ANS:A specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic
emergency services (such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation) before being transported to a hospital.
Endocrine System ANS:The internal system of chemical communication involving hormones, ductless
glands that secrete hormones, and receptors on target cells that respond to hormones.
Epidemiology ANS:A branch of medical science that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of
disease in a population.
Etiology ANS:A branch of medical science dealing with the causes and origin of diseases.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia ANS:A metabolic disorder that is caused by defective or absent receptors
for LDL (low density lipoproteins) on cell surfaces, that is marked by an increase in blood plasma LDL and
by an accumulation of LDL in the body resulting in an increased risk of heart attack and coronary heart
disease, and that is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Fluid Mechanics ANS:A branch of mechanics dealing with the properties of liquids and gases.
