- 11801. biofilm
- [multilayers of microbial cells glued together to form microbial communities which are highly resistant to both phagocytes and antibiotics. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0081786) =Bacterium =microorganism growth;
| - 11851. biomathematics
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0599828) =Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11802. Bioflavonoid
- [Naturally occurring flavone or coumarin derivatives having the activity of the so-called vitamin P, notably rutin and esculin. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005492) =Organic Chemical; Pharmacologic Substance
| - 11852. biomechanical engineering
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0598005) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11803. biogenic amine
- [A group of naturally occurring amines derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of the natural amino acids. Many have powerful physiological effects (e.g., histamine, serotonin, epinephrine, tyramine). Those derived from aromatic amino acids, and also their synthetic analogs (e.g., amphetamine), are of use in pharmacology. ( MSH )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005496) =Organic Chemical; Pharmacologic Substance; Neuroreactive Substance or Biogenic Amine; Hormone
| - 11853. biomechanics
- [study of the application of mechanical laws and the action of forces to living structures. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005537) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11804. Biogenic Amine Metabolism
- [Biogenic Amine Metabolism involves anabolic and catabolic biochemical changes to a type of nitrogen containing hydrocarbons (biogenic amines) involved in signaling as neurotransmitters or hormones or as components of vitamins, phospholipids, or ribosomes within a cell as materials needed for important life processes. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C1156922) =Molecular Function
| - 11854. Biomed 101
- [A substance that is being studied for its ability to decrease the side effects of interleukin-2 (IL-2). ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0879447) =Pharmacologic Substance ;
|
- 11805. biogerontology
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0205767) =Occupation or Discipline ;
| - 11855. Biomed 101/Interleukin-2
- (UMLS (NCI) C0879448) =Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure ;
|
- 11806. biography
- [Works consisting of an account of the events, works, and achievements, personal and professional, during a person's life. It includes articles on the activities and accomplishments of living persons as well as the presentation of an obituary. ( MSH )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005504) =Intellectual Product ;
| - 11856. biomedical automation
- [applies to execution and control of biomedical tests and other procedures, including data processing, by computer-controlled or other equipment which can function more or less independently of human personnel. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0178508) =Machine Activity ;
=bioengineering; =CAD; computer assisted medical decision making; robotics; automated medical record system; telemedicine; automated health care system; computer assisted patient care; electronic recording system; magnetic recording system; Monitor |
- 11807. Biohazard
- (UMLS (HL7) C1548761) =Intellectual Product =Risk Codes;
| - 11857. biomedical device power system
- [devices that supply energy to biomedical equipment; includes batteries, power supplies, electricity, solar radiation, etc, that make the equipment run; in implants may include devices which convert biological energy (chemical energy of the metabolism of continuously regenerating body fluids or mechanical energy of periodic movements) to electrical energy. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0178509) =Medical Device ;
=Medical Devices; |
- 11808. biohazard
- [Material contains microorganisms that is an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care. ( HL7V3.0 )] (UMLS (HL7) C1550588) =Idea or Concept =infectious;
| - 11858. Biomedical Engineering
- (UMLS (HL7) C1552377) =Professional or Occupational Group =Specialist/Technologist, Other;
|
- 11809. Biohazard
- [A biological or chemical substance that exerts toxic or pathologic effects on living entities. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0079021) =Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
| - 11859. biomedical equipment
- [any instrument used in biomedical research or medical practice. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0025080) =Medical Device =bioengineering;
=electrode; flow cytofluorometry; Electromagnetic, Laser; particle accelerator; biomedical device power system; aminoacid analyzer; cryostat; micromanipulator; radiation detector; hypodermic needle; bioreactor; gas analyzer; clinical biomedical equipment; electronic stimulator; photomultiplier; particle counter; consumable/disposable biomedical equipment; portable biomedical equipment; miniature biomedical equipment |
- 11810. biohazard containment
- [procedures, facilities, programs and equipment for containing hazardous biologic agents by way of physical and biological barriers; physical containment involves the use of special equipment, facilities, and procedures to prevent the escape of the agent. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0009848) =Occupational Activity =disease/disorder prevention/control;
| - 11860. biomedical equipment development
- [planning, design, preparation and development of devices, equipment or parts of equipment used in medicine and research; includes feasibility testing; post coordinate with type or piece of equipment being developed; for prosthesis and implants consider BIOMATERIAL DEVELOPMENT/PREPARATION. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0178511) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
=technology/technique development; |
- 11811. biohazard detection
- [testing for the presence of harmful chemical or biological agents; includes intentional (bio or chemical warfare) or accidental, as well as laboratory accidents with hazardous items. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C1171302) =Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure ;
=evaluation/testing; disease/disorder prevention/control | - 11861. biomedical equipment purchase
- [purchase of instrumentation and equipment for facilities, not for its development or usage; index at 'P' emphasis level on S10 and S15. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596181) =Qualitative Concept ;
=biomedical facility; |
- 11812. biohybrid implant
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0597989) =Molecular Biology Research Technique ;
| - 11862. biomedical equipment resource
- [a source of supply of biomedical devices or equipment. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596182) =Intellectual Product ;
=biomedical resource; |
- 11813. bioimaging
- [imaging of biological systems and phenomena; use as a tag term at the T emphasis, refer to Indexing Manual for list of terms that apply with this tag; may be indexed at P emphasis if narrower term is not applicable. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0872020) bioimaging/biomedical imaging;
biomedical imaging =Intellectual Product ; =imaging/visualization/scanning; tag term | - 11863. biomedical equipment safety
- [aspects of the design and construction of biomedical equipment related to its safety; e.g., durability of supportive equipment such as patient lifting devices, nonabrasive padding of orthotics, electrical safety of powered devices, etc. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0178512) =Occupational Activity ;
=injury prevention; |
- 11814. bioincompatibility
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0920399) biomaterial incompatibility =Molecular Function
| - 11864. biomedical facility
- [biomedical laboratory, research, equipment or instrumentation facilities; use at 'P' emphasis level on subproject cores. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596183) =Manufactured Object; Health Care Related Organization =biomedical resource;
=Health Care Facility; building/facility design/renovation; animal colony; biomedical equipment purchase; computer center; |
- 11815. bioinformatics
- [use of computers in solving information problems in the life sciences; mainly involves the creation of extensive electronic databases on genomes, protein sequences, etc. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C1140694) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline =informatics;
=molecular biology information system; | - 11865. Biomedical Photographer
- (UMLS (HL7) C1552378) =Intellectual Product =Specialist/Technologist, Other;
|
- 11816. Bioinorganic Chemistry
- [A field of chemistry which pertains to the study of inorganic compounds or ions in biological systems. ( MSH )] (UMLS (NCI) C0007999) =Occupation or Discipline ;
| - 11866. biomedical profession
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0005541) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11817. BIOLF-62
- (UMLS (NCI) C0701309) =Nucleic Acid, Nucleoside, or Nucleotide; Pharmacologic Substance
| - 11867. biomedical referral center
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0920684) =Manufactured Object
|
- 11818. biolistics
- [Techniques where DNA is delivered directly into organelles at high speed using projectiles coated with nucleic acid, shot from a helium-powered gun (gene gun). One of these techniques involves immunization by DNA VACCINES, which delivers DNA-coated gold beads to the epidermis. ( MSH )] (UMLS (CSP) C0376638) =Molecular Biology Research Technique
| - 11868. biomedical registry center
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0920401) =Manufactured Object
|
- 11819. Biologic
- [science concerned with the phenomena of life and living organisms. ( CSP )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005532) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
| - 11869. biomedical registry/referral center
- [facility or system for registration, record-keeping, and referral of biomedical data, materials, or resources. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0178513) =Manufactured Object ;
=biomedical resource; =chemical registry/resource; microorganism resource/registry; patient/disease registry; toxicology registry/referral center; transplantation resource/registry/referral center; cell bank/registry; genetic registry/resource/referral center; tissue resource/registry |
- 11820. Biologic
- [In medicine, a substance made from living organisms or things they produce, such as a vaccine. Some biologicals stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infection and disease. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0205460) =Functional Concept
| - 11870. Biomedical Research
- [Research that involves the application of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to medicine. (from American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) ( MSH )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005540) =Research Activity ;
|
- 11821. Biological
- (UMLS (HL7) C1548762) =Intellectual Product =Risk Codes;
◊ [The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects. ( HL7V3.0 )] (UMLS (HL7) C1551397) Idea or Concept EntityRisk; | - 11871. biomedical resource
- [any resource available for developing, preparing, producing, storing or supplying items or materials used in biomedical research. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0178514) =Idea or Concept ;
=technology/technique; =bioengineering; library; biomedical registry/referral center; drug design/synthesis/production; biomedical equipment resource; biomedical facility; health/scientific organization; health science research; statistical service/center; immunologic substance resource/registry/referral center |
- 11822. Biological Agent
- [medicinal preparations made from living organisms or their products; venoms, enzymes may be indexed with this term; typically antibiotics and chemically pure biochemicals should not be indexed with this term, also narrower terms animal extract, plant extract, immunological substance or tissue/cell preparation should be considered. ( CSP )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005522) =Pharmacologic Substance; Biologically Active Substance
| - 11872. biomedical scientist
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0598572) =Professional or Occupational Group
|
- 11823. biological basis of behavior
- [an organismic approach to the study of behavior; as of 1991, used as a heading term for all biological subdisciplines of psychology. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0871172) biopsychology;
psychobiology =Occupation or Discipline ; =Neurosciences; =Behavioral Genetics; neuropsychology; psychoneuroimmunology; Pharmacology-Psychopharmacology; physiological psychology; molecular psychobiology; | - 11873. Biometrics
- [statistics involves collecting, summarizing, and analyzing data that are subject to random variation, the data themselves and the summarization of the data; biometry is the use of statistical methods to analyze biological observations and phenomena. ( CSP )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005544) =Research Activity ;
|
- 11824. biological clock
- [physiological mechanisms that govern the rhythmic occurrence of certain biochemical, physiological, and behavioral phenomena in plants and animals. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005511) =Organism Function ;
| - 11874. biomimetics
- [field that combines knowledge from the study of biological structures and functions with physics, mathematics, chemistry, and engineering in elucidating principles that are important for the generation of novel synthetic and natural materials, tissues, and organs. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0872312) =Occupation or Discipline ;
=bioengineering; |
- 11825. biological fluid transport
- [movement of fluids such as blood, water, semen, or saliva through a biological system; can be across cell membranes and epithelial layers and also can occur within intracellular compartments and extracellular compartments. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596172) =Molecular Function ;
=biological transport; | - 11875. biomolecular film
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0872112) =Clinical Drug
|
- 11826. Biological Function
- [An activity that occurs between organisms or that occurs within an organism and involves the function, or modification of function by external factors, of biologic molecules, biologic complexes, subcellular components, cells, tissues, organs, or organ systems. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0277784) =Biologic Function
| - 11876. bionics
- [The study of systems, particularly electronic systems, which function after the manner of, in a manner characteristic of, or resembling living systems. Also, the science of applying biological techniques and principles to the design of electronic systems. ( MSH )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005549) =Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11827. biological information processing
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0596173) =Laboratory Procedure ;
=Biologic; =homeostasis; hormone regulation/control mechanism; neural information processing; | - 11877. bioperiodicity
- [time structure of biological phenomena. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005551) =Physiologic Function ;
|
- 11828. Biological Marker
- [a biological, physiological, behavioral, or molecular indicator of a process, disease, or system; e.g., fish mortality and pollution, behavioral changes and alcoholism, neuroendocrine system changes and aging. ( CSP )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005516) =Qualitative Concept ;
| - 11878. Biopharmaceutics
- [The study of the physical and chemical properties of a drug and its dosage forms and study of the influence of formulation factors of the agent on the therapeutic activity of a drug product. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005552) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11829. biological model
- [system or process studied in one organism to learn about the same system or processes in another organism; may be manipulated to demonstrate the effects that various actions will have on the system, process, or organism as a whole. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0026339) =Research Device; Intellectual Product =model;
| - 11879. Biophysical
- [study of biological structures and processes in terms of principles of physics. ( CSP )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005553) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11830. biological pest control
- [The use of biological mechanisms, usually involving living organisms such as bacteria, for the reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous pests. Environmental concerns have focused attention on natural forms of disease control as potentially safe and effective alternatives to chemical pesticides. This has led to increased efforts to develop control strategies that rely on natural predators and parasites or that involve genetically engineered microbial pest control agents. ( MSH )] (UMLS (CSP) C0031250) =Human-caused Phenomenon or Process
| - 11880. biophysical chemistry
- [The science concerned with phenomena that involve biology, physics, and chemistry principles. ( NCI )] (UMLS (CSP) C0598013) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
|
- 11831. biological polymorphism
- [existence of a species in several forms independent of the variations of sex; the property of crystallizing in two or more forms with distinct structure. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596174) =Organ or Tissue Function ;
=morphology; | - 11881. biopolymer
- [Polymers synthesized by living organisms. They play a role in the formation of macromolecular structures and are synthesized via the covalent linkage of biological molecules, especially AMINO ACIDS; NUCLEOTIDES; and CARBOHYDRATES. ( MSH )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005554) =Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein; Biologically Active Substance
|
- 11832. Biological Psychiatry
- [An interdisciplinary science concerned with studies of the biological bases of behavior - biochemical, genetic, physiological, and neurological - and applying these to the understanding and treatment of mental illness. ( MSH )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005523) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
| - 11882. Bioport Corporation
- (UMLS (HL7) C1546880) =Health Care Related Organization =Manufacturers of Vaccines (code=MVX);
|
- 11833. biological response modifier
- [a diversity of reagents employed for nonspecific active immunization; used to enhance the immune response; 4 major groups: bacterial products, synthetic molecules, cytokines, and hormones. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005525) =Pharmacologic Substance; Immunologic Factor
| - 11883. Bioport Corporation (formerly Michigan Biologic Products Institute)
- [Bioport Corporation (formerly Michigan Biologic Products Institute) ( HL7V3.0 )] (UMLS (HL7) C1552895) =Health Care Related Organization =VaccineManufacturer;
|
- 11834. Biological Response Modifier Therapy
- [(by-o-LAHJ-i-kul...)Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infections and other diseases. Also used to lessen side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005527) =Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure ;
| - 11884. bioprosthesis
- [Prosthesis, usually heart valve, composed of biological material and whose durability depends upon the stability of the material after pretreatment, rather than regeneration by host cell ingrowth. Durability is achieved 1, mechanically by the interposition of a cloth, usually polytetrafluoroethylene, between the host and the graft, and 2, chemically by stabilization of the tissue by intermolecular linking, usually with glutaraldehyde, after removal of antigenic components, or the use of reconstituted and restructured biopolymers. ( MSH )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005557) =Medical Device ;
|
- 11835. Biological Rhythm
- [A biologically inherent cyclic variation or recurrence of an event or state, such as the sleep cycle, circadian rhythms, or periodic diseases. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0871665) Biological Rhythm and Oscillation;
=Organism Function ; | - 11885. biopsy
- [removal and pathologic examination of tissue taken from the living body and performed to establish a more exact diagnosis. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005558) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11836. Biological Sciences
- [All of the divisions of the natural sciences dealing with the various aspects of the phenomena of life and vital processes. The concept includes anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and biophysics, and the biology of animals, plants, and microorganisms. It should be differentiated from BIOLOGY, one of its subdivisions, concerned specifically with the origin and life processes of living organisms. ( MSH )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005526) =Occupation or Discipline ;
| - 11886. Biopsy
- (UMLS (HL7) C1546569) =Intellectual Product =Specimen Source Codes;
|
- 11837. biological signal transduction
- [any process which helps to produce biological responses to events in the environment or internal milieu; e.g., transduction of light into nerve impulses by the retina, or transduction of hormone binding into cellular events by hormone receptors. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0037083) =Cell Function ;
=bioenergetics; =calcium flux; receptor coupling; visual phototransduction; second messenger; | - 11887. Biopsy
- (UMLS (HL7) C1548825) =Health Care Activity =Consent Type;
|
- 11838. biological transport
- [movement of materials (including biochemical substances and drugs) through a biological system at the cellular level; can be across cell membranes and epithelial layers and also can occur within intracellular compartments and extracellular compartments. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005528) =Cell Function ;
| - 11888. Biopsy of Adenoids
- [Removal of tissue from the pharyngeal tonsil for microscopic examination. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0193950) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11839. bioluminescence
- [emission of visible light in living cells, caused by catalytic chemical reactions, without emitting a corresponding degree of heat; found in certain organisms such as fireflies, jellyfish, fungi, and bacteria. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0162404) =Biologic Function ;
=photobiology; | - 11889. Biopsy of Bile Duct
- [Removal of tissue from the bile duct for microscopic examination. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0193476) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11840. Bioluminescence
- (UMLS (NCI) C1367880) =Laboratory Procedure ;
| - 11890. Biopsy of Bladder
- [Removal of tissue from the bladder for microscopic examination. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0194379) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11841. Biomagnetic imaging
- (UMLS (HL7) C1547103) =Diagnostic Procedure =Modality;
| - 11891. Biopsy of blood vessel
- [ ] (UMLS (ICD9CM) C0189594) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11842. biomagnetism
- [biological magnetic fields are produced by bioelectric phenomena (such as neural conduction) or ferromagnetic metal deposits in cells; use BIOMAGNETISM MEASUREMENT to index externally induced biomagnetic fields. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596175) =Natural Phenomenon or Process ;
=magnetic; | - 11892. Biopsy of bone
- [Removal of bone tissue for microscopic examination. ( NCI )] (UMLS (ICD9CM) C0005933) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11843. biomagnetism measurement
- [detect the presence of a metallic object or measure the intensity of a magnetic field; electric fields which are highly sensitive to perturbation by magnetic fields are used to measure biomagnetism, including those of bodily organs such as liver and brain. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596176) =Laboratory Procedure ;
= ; =magnetoencephalography; | - 11893. Biopsy of Bone Marrow
- [(BY-op-see) The removal of a sample of tissue from the bone marrow with a needle for examination under a microscope. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0005954) =Diagnostic Procedure ;
|
- 11844. biomaterial
- [synthetic or industrial materials intended for use in contact with human tissues. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005479) =Biomedical or Dental Material ;
| - 11894. Biopsy of bony palate
- [ ] (UMLS (ICD9CM) C0176435) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11845. biomaterial development
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0920683) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
| - 11895. Biopsy of Brain
- [Removal of brain tissue for microscopic examination. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0740294) Brain Biopsy =Diagnostic Procedure ;
|
- 11846. biomaterial development/preparation
- [synthesis or manufacturing of synthetic or industrial materials intended for use in contact with human tissues. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0596178) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline ;
=technology/technique development; | - 11896. Biopsy of Breast
- [Removal of tissue from the breast for microscopic examination. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0405352) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11847. biomaterial evaluation
- [evaluation of synthetic or industrial materials intended for use in contact with human tissues. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0005480) =Research Activity ;
| - 11897. Biopsy of Bronchus
- [Removal of tissue from the bronchus for microscopic examination. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0740463) Bronchial Biopsy =Diagnostic Procedure ;
|
- 11848. biomaterial interface interaction
- [the physiological response of tissues where the biomaterial encounters the tissue. ( CSP )] (UMLS (CSP) C0920352) =Molecular Function =biocompatibility;
=antithrombogenic surface | - 11898. Biopsy of carpals and metacarpals
- [ ] (UMLS (ICD9CM) C0177349) =Diagnostic Procedure
|
- 11849. biomaterial interface phenomena
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0596179) =Molecular Function ;
| - 11899. Biopsy of chest wall
- [ ] (UMLS (ICD9CM) C1261309) CHEST WALL BIOPSY =Diagnostic Procedure ;
|
- 11850. biomaterial preparation
- [ ] (UMLS (CSP) C0920400) =Biomedical Occupation or Discipline
| - 11900. Biopsy of Colon
- [Removal of tissue from the colon for microscopic examination, using an endoscope. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0192867) =Diagnostic Procedure
|