Author: Lucy Iwuala

English (en) Blood group Classification of blood based on antigens on red blood cells (A, B, AB, O types). Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ụdị Ọbara Onye Decomposition: Ụdị Ọbara Onye - A person's blood type  

English (en) Bladder training A way of teaching the bladder to hold more urine and reduce urgency. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọzụzụ Akpamamịrị Decomposition: Ọzụzụ Akpamamịrị  

English (en) Bladder Organ that stores urine before it is passed out through the urethra. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Akpamamịrị Decomposition: Akpamamịrị Akpà Mmamị́rị́ Decomposition: Akpà Mmamị́rị́ - Bag for holding urine. Akpá - bag; Mmamị́rị́ - urine.  

English (en) Birth asphyxia Reduced oxygen level around the time of birth, causing breathing issues or low heart rate. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ida Mba iku ume n'omumu nwa Decomposition: Ida Mba iku ume n'omumu nwa  

English (en) Biopsy The taking of a small sample of tissue for examination. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nleta nke e ji ntakịrị eme Decomposition: Nleta nke e ji ntakịrị eme. Nleta - examining; Nke e ji - that is used; Ntakịrị eme - sample Mnyocha ahu e ji mpekere ahu eme...

English (en) Bicornuate uterus (womb) A heart-shaped uterus (normally pear-shaped). Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Akpa nwa dị ka ube Decomposition: Akpa nwa dị ka ube. Akpa nwa - uterus; Dị ka - like; Ube -pear  

English (en) Bacterial vaginosis (BV) A very common vaginal infection resulting in discharge and soreness, caused by an imbalance in vaginal bacteria. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọrịa Ọtụ Nwanyị Decomposition: Ọrịa Ọtụ Nwanyị - Women's Vaginal infection  

English (en) Bacteria Tiny organisms that may cause certain infections. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nje Decomposition: Nje  

English (en) Autoimmune response When the body produces antibodies against its own tissues. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nchebe Ahụ Megidere Onwe Decomposition: Nchebe Ahụ Megidere Onwe - Antibodies against it's own.  

English (en) Assisted conception (ART) Treatments to help people conceive a baby (e.g., IVF, IUI). Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọgwụ Nnyemaaka Ntụta-ime Decomposition: Ọgwụ Nnyemaaka Ntụta-ime - Medication that helps in conception