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Brain

Brain The organ inside the head which controls how the human body functions.  Synonyms: cerebrum, encephalon Symptoms: Seizures, behavioural changes, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision Conditions: Dementia, Parkinsons, Tumours, Epilepsy

Breast

Breast Either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that produce milk after she has a baby. Synonyms: Bosom, Bust, Boobs, Knockers, Tits Symptoms: Soreness, Heaviness, Lumps Conditions: Mastitis, Cancer

Bronchi

Bronchi The bronchi are the two large tubes which carry air from your lungs to your windpipe. Synonyms: Bronchus, Bronchial tube Symptoms: Stuffy nose, chest congestion, wheezing Conditions: Bronchiolitis, Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis

Bronchiole

Bronchiole Bronchioles are the smaller branches of the bronchial airways in the lower respiratory tract.  Synonyms: Symptoms: cough, Sore throat, Runny nose Conditions:  Bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis  

Bunion

Bunion A painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe. Synonyms:  Hallus Valgus

Burning Pain

Burning pain A pain that feels hot, as if on fire. Synonyms:

Buttock

Buttock Two large lumps of muscular tissue at the bottom of the back which form the bottom (rump). Synonyms:  Cheek Symptoms: Pain, Swelling Conditions:  . Bursitis, Piriformis syndrome

Calf

Calf 1) The thick curved part at the back of the human leg between the knee and the foot. 2) A young cow or bull. 3) A chunk of ice split off from a glacier. 4) A callow youth. Synonyms: Shin, Foreleg Symptoms: Bruising, Swelling, Pain Conditions: . Strain, Tears  

Callus

Callus A callus develops when a certain area of the skin thickens to protect itself from repetitive friction or strain. They usually appear on the feet or hands. Synonyms:  Tyloma; corn

Capitate

Capitate The largest of the carpal bones, found at the base of the palm. Synonyms: Os magnum Symptoms:. Pain, swelling Conditions: Dislocation, fracture

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