Glossary terms with B Breadcrumb Home Glossary Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z B B cells B cells are the only cells of the immune system capable of producing antibodies. Bacteriophage Bacteriophages are viruses that depend on bacteria as host organisms for their propagation. Beta-lactamase Beta-lactamases are bacterial enzymes that can break down certain beta-lactam antibiotics, thereby rendering them ineffective. Biobank A biobank collects, processes and stores biospecimens under clearly regulated legal and ethical conditions. Biofilm A biofilm is a community of microorganisms that adhere to a surface or to one another and are embedded in a protective matrix they form themselves. Biomarker Biomarkers are objectively measurable characteristics that can provide information about normal biological processes, disease processes, or responses to treatment or other exposures. Bioprofiling Bioprofiling is a test method to investigate whether newly detected organisms produce medically relevant substances. BK virus The BK virus is a widespread human polyomavirus that can cause serious complications in immunocompromised individuals. BSL3/BSL4 BSL3 and BSL4 are biosafety levels for handling biological working materials.
