BRONCHO PULMONARY DYSPLASIA. A disorder of the lung, which may have come about because the baby has been on a ventilator for a long time. When this happens, the baby needs more oxygen and may have difficulty breathing, which can take some time to improve.

(Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia) Scarring and chronic injury in a preemie’s lungs. BPD is caused by mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen.

These initials stand for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Borderline Personality Disorder

a situation wherea person experiences a repetitive pattern of disorganization and instability in self-image, mood, behavior and close personal relationships. This can cause significant distress or impairment in friendships and work. A person with this disorder can often be bright and intelligent, and appear warm, friendly and competent. They sometimes can maintain this appearance for a number of years until their defense structure crumbles, usually around a stressful situation like the breakup of a romantic relationship or the death of a parent.

Bank Pembangunan Daerah

acronym for arietal iameter, measurement between the 2 sides of the head, used in clinical ultrasound measurements after 13 weeks. (More? Ultrasound Movies)

Bigpond Direct (Bigpond Direct is a registered trademark of Telstra Corporation)

Barrel(s) per day

Barrels Per Day.

Brokerage house.

Business Process Diagram

Bureau of the Public Debt

business process design