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  • BLV

    Bovine Leukemia Virus

  • BMA

    British Medical Association

  • BMB (CFSAN)

    Bioanalytical Methods Branch (CFSAN)

  • BMBL

    Biosafety and Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (CDC)

  • BMC

    Bulk Moulding Compound

  • BMD

    Benchmark Dose

  • BME (Basic Medium Eagles)

    One of the most common tissue culture media composed of isotonic salts, carbohydrates and vitamins. When combined with animal serum. BME is a good medium for cell proliferation.

  • BMI

    Body Mass Index

  • BMIS

    Bioresearch Monitoring Information System (CDER)

  • BMPS

    Biobased Molecular Production Systems

  • BMR

    Basal Metabolic Rate

  • BMS

    Building Management System

  • BMS (Building Management System)

  • BMS (OC)

    Broadcast Media Staff (OC)

  • BNA

    Bureau of National Affairs

  • BNF

    Biotechnology Notification File

  • BOC

    Board of Corrections (California)

  • BOC

    Business Operations Committee (ISPE term)

  • BOCA

    Building Officials and Code Administrators

  • BOCB (CFSAN)

    Biological and Organic Chemistry Branch (CFSAN)

  • BOD

    Basis of Design

  • BOD

    Biochemical Oxygen Demand

  • BOD

    Biological Oxygen Demand

  • BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)

    The amount of oxygen required to oxidize the dissolved organic matter in a water sample by aerobic (bacterial) decay. A measure of the oxygen depletion that would result from discharging organic impurities into a waterway.

  • BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand)

    The oxygen used in meeting the metabolic needs of aerobic organisms in water containing organic compounds.