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BMP
BMP Bone morphogenetic protein.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Protein
Any of a group of complex organic compounds which contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually sulfur, the characteristic element being nitrogen. Proteins, the principal constituents of the protoplasm of all cells, are of high molecular weight and consist essentially of combinations of a-amino acids in peptide linkages. Twenty different amino acids are commonly found in proteins, and each protein has a unique genetically defined amino acid sequence which determines its specific shape and function. Their roles include enzymatic catalysis, transport and storage, coordinated motion, nerve impulse generation and many others.
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BM
"Abbreviation for ""black male"" used by doctors as shorthand when jotting down the results of their physical examination."
BMD (bone mass density)
Abbreviation for bone mass density and the synonymous term, bone mineral density.
BMD (bone mineral density)
Abbreviation for bone mineral density and, the synonymous term, bone mass density.
BMI
Body mass index.
BMJ
"The British Medical Journal. The BMJ states that it ""aims to help doctors everywhere practice better medicine and to influence the debate on health."" To achieve these aims (the BMJ) publishes original scientific studies, review and educational articles, and papers commenting on the clinical, scientific, social, political, and economic factors affecting health. "
BMP
BMP2
Bone morphogenic protein 2.
BMPR1A
A gene located on chromosome 10 in band 10q22.3 that encodes bone morphogenic protein receptor 1A, a kinase receptor that is involved in bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling. Mutations in BMPR1A account for 25% to 40% of cases of juvenile polyposis, an autosomal dominant gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome in which patients are at risk for developing gastrointestinal cancers.
BNP
B-type natriuretic peptide.
Board certified
Board certified in medicine means a physician has taken and passed a medical specialty examination.
Board eligible
Board eligible in medicine means that a physician has completed the requirements for admission to a medical specialty board examination but has not taken and passed that examination.
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