Glossary Terms
Behavioral Therapy
A psychological technique used to help individuals change negative behavior.
Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are medicines that can be used to treat osteoporosis. These drugs prevent cells that cause bone decay from being absorbed into the bones.
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure where cells or tissues are removed from the body so they can be examined under a microscope to look for unhealthy cells. During a biopsy, a doctor can remove an entire lump or remove a sample of tissue. A doctor can also use a needle to remove fluid or a small tissue sample. This procedure is called a needle biopsy.
Bladder
The organ that stores urine produced by the kidneys.
Bowel
The bowel is part of the digestive system and includes the small and large intestine. The small intestine is where most food is digested and absorbed into the body. The large intestine absorbs water into the body and prepares feces to leave the body.
