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BM

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Abbreviation for 'black male' used by doctors as shorthand when jotting down the results of their physical examination.

For example, WDWNBM = well developed, well nourished black male; WDWNBM = well developed, well nourished white male; WDWNWF = well developed, well nourished white female; WDWNBF = well developed, well nourished black female; etc.

The abbreviation 'BM' in both lay and medical parlance also stands for 'bowel movement.'

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