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bacilli
Rod-shaped bacteria.
bacteria
Widely distributed
unicellular microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics;
the three varieties are bacillus, coccus, and spirillum; some harmful;
some are harmless; commonly known as microbes or germs.
bactericide
An agent that destroys
bacteria.
barba
The growth of beard hair
of either men or women.
basal
Located at the base which
is the lowest or supporting part of anything; lowest or least.
basal cell carcinoma
Characterized by light or
pearly nodules and visible blood vessels.
basal layer
The deepest layer of the
epidermis. Also known the germinative layer or stratum basale. Active
growth occurs in this layer.
benzoyl peroxide
The active ingredient of
many over-the-counter (OTC) acne products.
blackhead
Also known as a comedone,
caused by the hardening of the sebum in the sebaceous gland duct leading
to the surface of the skin.
blanching
Whitening of the
epidermis, resulting from over-treatment with high frequency
energy.
blend method
A method of electrolysis
combining galvanic electrolysis and thermolysis at the same time.
bulbous
Pertaining to, or like, a
bulb in shape and structure.
bulla
A blister containing
watery fluid, similar to a vesicle, but larger.
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