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B

BPD

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a chronic lung condition that affects newborn babies who were either put on a breathing machine after birth or were born very early (prematurely).

Source: Medline Plus

BSSL

Bile-salt-stimulate-lipase: An enzyme found in breast milk produced by the adult pancreas and aids in the digestion of fats.

Source: Wikipedia

BW

Birthweight