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Birth Father
See "Father."
Birth Mother
See "Mother."
Birth Verification
See "Vital Records."
Blood-Borne Pathogens
Disease-causing micro-organisms (e.g., viruses) that may be present in human blood. They may be transmitted with any exposure to blood or other potentially infectious substances. See "Universal Precautions."
Body Fluids
Includes blood, saliva, vomit, semen, urine and feces.
Bone Age Study
See "Vital Records."
Brain Death
Irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.
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