Glossary B
Glossary B
Bulbourethral gland refers to one of a pair of glands located under the prostate gland on either side of the urethra that secretes a fluid into the urethra.
Bulbourethral gland is also called a Cowper’s gland.
Bulimarexia is defined as an eating disorder in which one alternates between abnormal craving for and aversion to food. It is characterized by episodes of excessive food intake followed by periods of fasting and self -induced vomiting or diarrhea. Bulimarexia is also called Binge-purge syndrome, Binge-vomit syndrome, Bulimia nervosa.
Bulimia refers to an eating disorder characterized by periodic bingeing and purging, the latter usually taking the form of self -induced vomiting or laxative abuse.
Bulimia Nervosa refers to an eating disorder in which there is binge eating and compensatory behaviour, example is self -induced vomiting to prevent weight gain.
Bulletin board refers to a method of downward communication in which informal or relatively unimportant written information is posted in a public place.
- Bulletin board system : Bulletin board system or BBS is a a computer accessible by telephone used like a bulletin board to leave messages and files
Bully/victims refers to a small subset of children who are usually bullied and who, in turn, usually bully their more positive peers