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- + Mucilages
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- Mucilages
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Dietary fibers that contain galactose, mannose and other monosaccharides and that form into a gel. They are found in seaweed.
More Information on Mucilages: Carbs & Sugars
- + Mucinous Carcinoma
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- Mucinous Carcinoma
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A cancerous (malignant) tumor that begins within the mucus membranes that line of body cavities and organs.
More Information on Mucinous Carcinoma: Cancer Basics
- + Mucocele
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- Mucocele
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A term that describes two basic forms of benign salivary gland disorders. The first occurs upon severing the tube that carries saliva from a gland to the mouth. The second involves blockage of a duct that carries saliva to the mouth.
More Information on Mucocele: Mouth & Tongue Disorders
- + Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
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- Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
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A disorder of the immune system characterized by yeast infections of the mucous membranes, scalp, skin and nails.
More Information on Mucocutaneous Candidiasis: Skin Related Infections
- + Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
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- Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
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"Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Kawasaki Disease" in the medical community.
Kawasaki Disease
Also Known As: "Kawasaki Syndrome"
An acquired condition, primarily affecting young children. It is characterized by fever, rash, swollen feet and lymph nodes, and mucus in the lips and mouth. It may also affect the linings of the blood vessels and heart muscle.
More Information on Kawasaki Disease: Pediatric Heart
- + Mucolipidoses
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- Mucolipidoses
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A group of four inherited metabolic diseases that cause abnormal amounts of carbohydrates or fatty materials (lipids) to accumulate in cells. Symptoms include mental and physical disabilities. There is no cure.
More Information on Mucolipidoses: Birth & Genetic Disorders
- + Mucopolysaccharidoses
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- Mucopolysaccharidoses
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A group of inherited diseases in which an abnormal enzyme causes large amounts of complex sugar molecules to accumulate in the body's cells and tissues. This can cause cell damage that leads to physical and mental disabilities.
More Information on Mucopolysaccharidoses: Birth & Genetic Disorders
- + Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma
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- Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma
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"Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma" is more commonly referred to as "MALT Lymphoma" in the medical community.
MALT Lymphoma
A type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that occurs within cells of the mucosal tissue that are involved in the production of antibodies.
More Information on MALT Lymphoma: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
- + Mucosal Protective Drugs
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- Mucosal Protective Drugs
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Also Known As: "Stomach Lining Protectors"
Medications that coat the lining of the digestive system. They are used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion and nausea. They may also be part of the treatment for some ulcers. Some are available over-the-counter.
More Information on Mucosal Protective Drugs: Digestive Medications
- + Mucous Colitis
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- Mucous Colitis
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"Mucous Colitis" is more commonly referred to as "Irritable Bowel Syndrome" in the medical community.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Also Known As: "Spastic Colon, IBS, Spastic Bowel"
A recurrent disorder characterized by overactive nerves in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in sensitivity to food, stool, gas and stress. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea.
More Information on Irritable Bowel Syndrome: IBS & Bowel Function
- + Mucous Glands
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- Mucous Glands
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Mucus-secreting group of cells located in the surface layer of the mucous membrane. The secretion of mucus is effective at preventing pathogens from entering the body.
More Information on Mucous Glands: Nose & Throat
- + Mucous Membrane
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- Mucous Membrane
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Moist layer of tissue lining a canal or cavity in the body, such as the oral cavity.
More Information on Mucous Membrane: Tooth Decay & Damage
- + Mucus
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- Mucus
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A substance secreted by tissues in the body and made up of water, mucin (a glycoprotein), salts, and some cells. In the lungs, mucus lubricates the insides of the airways and traps inhaled particles, but excess mucus may block airways.
- + MUGA Scan
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- MUGA Scan
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Also Known As: "First Pass Scan, Radionuclide Ventriculography, Gated Blood Pool Scan, Nuclear Ventriculography, Multi Gated Acquisition Scan, Cardiac Blood Pooling Imaging"
A type of radionuclide imaging that is called "multi-gated" because the gamma camera takes multiple (sometimes over 60) different pictures, timed according to an EKG. It reveals blood flow and the function of the ventricles.
More Information on MUGA Scan: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
- + Mulibrey Dwarfism
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- Mulibrey Dwarfism
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Also Known As: "Constrictive Pericarditis Dwarfism Syndrome, Nanism-Constrictive Pericarditis Syndrome, Dwarfism-Pericarditis Syndrome, Pericardial Constriction Growth Failure Syndrome, Perheentupa Syndrome, Growth Failure-Pericardial Constriction Syndrome"
A condition marked by slow or halted growth that includes abnormalities of the muscles, brain, eyes and liver. It also includes restrictive pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane around the heart), heart failure and other heart-related problems.
More Information on Mulibrey Dwarfism: Heart Injuries & Infections
- + Mulibrey Nanism Syndrome
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- Mulibrey Nanism Syndrome
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Also Known As: "Constrictive Pericarditis Dwarfism Syndrome, Nanism-Constrictive Pericarditis Syndrome, Mulibrey Dwarfism, Dwarfism-Pericarditis Syndrome, Pericardial Constriction Growth Failure Syndrome, Perheentupa Syndrome, Growth Failure-Pericardial Constriction Syndrome"
A condition marked by slow or halted growth that includes abnormalities of the muscles, brain, eyes and liver. It also includes restrictive pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane around the heart), heart failure and other heart-related problems.
More Information on Mulibrey Nanism Syndrome: Heart Injuries & Infections
- + Multi Gated Acquisition Scan
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- Multi Gated Acquisition Scan
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Also Known As: "First Pass Scan, Radionuclide Ventriculography, Gated Blood Pool Scan, Nuclear Ventriculography, Cardiac Blood Pooling Imaging"
A type of radionuclide imaging that is called "multi-gated" because the gamma camera takes multiple (sometimes over 60) different pictures, timed according to an EKG. It reveals blood flow and the function of the ventricles.
More Information on Multi Gated Acquisition Scan: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
- + Multi Infarct Dementia
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- Multi Infarct Dementia
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Dementia caused by blood clots that block small blood vessels in the brain, destroying brain tissue. It is a common source of dementia in the elderly. People with high blood pressure are at greater risk. Treatment focuses on stopping new damage.
More Information on Multi Infarct Dementia: Alzheimer's & Dementia
- + Multi Level Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Resources
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- Multi Level Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Resources
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Also Known As: "MASTER"
A CDC-based effort to keep people informed of antimicrobial susceptibility testing issues related to clinical microbiology laboratory practice.
- + Multi System Atrophy
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- Multi System Atrophy
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Also Known As: "MSA"
Degenerative disorders affecting the central and autonomic nervous systems. The three types are: olivopontocerebellar atrophy (movement and speech), striatonigral degeneration (Parkinsonism) and MSA with orthostatic hypotension (combination type).
More Information on Multi System Atrophy: Brain & Nerve Basics
- + Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
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- Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
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Also Known As: "MAT"
Abnormal electrical impulses originating from more than one place in the heart's upper chambers (atria) and lead to an abnormally fast heartbeat. It is more common in older people and may be linked with COPD, heart failure or other chronic disorders.
More Information on Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia: Arrhythmia
- + Multifocal Dystonia
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- Multifocal Dystonia
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A type of dystonia (sustained muscle contractions leading to twisting movements and abnormal posture) that affects two or more unrelated areas of the body.
More Information on Multifocal Dystonia: Movement Disorders
- + Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
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- Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
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A progressive muscle disorder marked by muscle weakness in the hands, with differences from one side of the body to the other in the specific muscles involved. Treatment may be effective in preventing disability.
More Information on Multifocal Motor Neuropathy: Neuropathy
- + Multipara
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- Multipara
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A pregnant woman with one or more live children.
More Information on Multipara: Pregnancy Basics
- + Multiple Birth
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- Multiple Birth
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Also Known As: "Multiple Gestation"
Pregnancy in which a woman is carrying two or more babies. This increases the risk to mother and infants and requires additional monitoring and preparation. In recent decades the number of multiple births in the United States has soared.
More Information on Multiple Birth: Pregnancy Basics
- + Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Syndromes
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- Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Syndromes
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Also Known As: "MCA/MR Syndromes"
Conditions where multiple problems present at birth lead to mental impairment. These problems usually affect several body systems and are a frequent cause of mental retardation.
More Information on Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Syndromes: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
- + Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis
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- Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis
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Also Known As: "Wermer's Syndrome, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Syndrome, MEN1 Syndrome"
A rare and inherited disorder that lead to tumors in the endocrine system, including the pituitary gland, pancreas and parathyroid gland. While usually benign (non-cancerous), tumors in the pancreas can become cancerous.
More Information on Multiple Endocrine Adenomatosis: Endocrine System Cancer
- + Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
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- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
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Also Known As: "MEN Syndrome"
An inherited disorder that leads to an increased risk of tumors (benign and malignant) in the endocrine system (e.g., pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries).
More Information on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome: Endocrine System Cancer
- + Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
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- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
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Hereditary disorder in which endocrine glands develop excess normal tissue (hyperplasia) or adenoma (tumor).
More Information on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
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- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Syndrome
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Also Known As: "Wermer's Syndrome, MEN1 Syndrome"
A rare and inherited disorder that lead to tumors in the endocrine system, including the pituitary gland, pancreas and parathyroid gland. While usually benign (non-cancerous), tumors in the pancreas can become cancerous.
More Information on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Syndrome: Endocrine System Cancer
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- Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia
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"Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia" is more commonly referred to as "Epiphyseal Dysplasia" in the medical community.
Epiphyseal Dysplasia
Also Known As: "Fairbank Type Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Ribbing Type Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, MED"
A rare inherited disorder affecting the head of the long bones (epiphyses). It usually involves shortened bones in the legs, hands and feet. Common symptoms include pain, inflammation and stiffness in the joints, particularly of the legs and hips.
More Information on Epiphyseal Dysplasia: Bone Health
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- Multiple Gestation
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Also Known As: "Multiple Birth"
Pregnancy in which a woman is carrying two or more babies. This increases the risk to mother and infants and requires additional monitoring and preparation. In recent decades the number of multiple births in the United States has soared.
More Information on Multiple Gestation: Pregnancy Basics
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- Multiple Injections
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"Multiple Injections" is more commonly referred to as "Split Dose Regimen" in the medical community.
Split Dose Regimen
Dividing a prescribed daily dose of insulin into two or more injections, taken over the course of a day, to improve control over blood glucose levels.
More Information on Split Dose Regimen: Insulin
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- Multiple Melanoma
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"Multiple Melanoma" is more commonly referred to as "Skin Cancer (Melanoma)" in the medical community.
Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
Also Known As: "Malignant Melanoma, Skin Melanoma, Melanoma Mole, Melanoma in Situ"
A form of skin cancer that begins in the cells that produce pigment. Melanoma usually begins in a mole. It is the most serious type of skin cancer.
More Information on Skin Cancer (Melanoma): Skin Cancer
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- Multiple Myeloma
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Also Known As: "Plasma Cell Myeloma, Myeloma Bone Disease, Kahler's Disease, Myelomatosis, Multiple Myeloma Cancer"
A malignant tumor (cancer) of the plasma cells in bone marrow. Soft spots called osteolytic lesions develop in the bone and are seen as "holes" on x-rays. While affecting bone, it is considered a type of blood cancer.
More Information on Multiple Myeloma: Leukemia & Bone Cancer
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- Multiple Myeloma Cancer
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Also Known As: "Plasma Cell Myeloma, Kahler's Disease, Myeloma Bone Disease, Myelomatosis"
A malignant tumor (cancer) of the plasma cells in bone marrow. Soft spots called osteolytic lesions develop in the bone and are seen as "holes" on x-rays. While affecting bone, it is considered a type of blood cancer.
More Information on Multiple Myeloma Cancer: Leukemia & Bone Cancer
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- Multiple Personality Disorder
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"Multiple Personality Disorder" is more commonly referred to as "Dissociative Identity Disorder" in the medical community.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Also Known As: "DID, Split Personality Disorder, Multiple Personality Syndrome"
The presence of two or more distinct personalities, each with its own memories, behavior and relationships, controlling the body in turns with often abrupt transition.
More Information on Dissociative Identity Disorder: Personality Disorders
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- Multiple Personality Syndrome
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"Multiple Personality Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Dissociative Identity Disorder" in the medical community.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Also Known As: "DID, Multiple Personality Disorder, Split Personality Disorder"
The presence of two or more distinct personalities, each with its own memories, behavior and relationships, controlling the body in turns with often abrupt transition.
More Information on Dissociative Identity Disorder: Personality Disorders
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- Multiple Pregnancy
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Also Known As: "Multiple Birth, Multiple Gestation"
Pregnancy in which a woman is carrying two or more babies. This increases the risk to mother and infants and requires additional monitoring and preparation. In recent decades the number of multiple births in the United States has soared.
More Information on Multiple Pregnancy: Pregnancy Basics
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- Multiple Sclerosis
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Also Known As: "MS"
A disease of the central nervous system in which nerve-insulating myelin is destroyed. As communication between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted, symptoms may occur that range from relatively benign to devastating.
More Information on Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple Sclerosis
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- Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
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There is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). Therefore, treatment focuses around modifying the disease course, treating exacerbations, managing symptoms and improving function and safety.
More Information on Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Multiple Sclerosis
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- Multiple System Atrophy
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Also Known As: "Multi System Atrophy, MSA"
Degenerative disorders affecting the central and autonomic nervous systems. The three types are: olivopontocerebellar atrophy (movement and speech), striatonigral degeneration (Parkinsonism) and MSA with orthostatic hypotension (combination type).
More Information on Multiple System Atrophy: Brain & Nerve Basics
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- Multiple System Atrophy with Orthostatic Hypotension
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Also Known As: "Shy Drager Syndrome"
A form of multiple system atrophy (MSA) that is characterized by a sudden, severe drop in blood pressure when rising from a seated or prone position (orthostatic hypotension).
More Information on Multiple System Atrophy with Orthostatic Hypotension: Brain & Nerve Basics
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- Multiplex Neuropathy
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"Multiplex Neuropathy" is more commonly referred to as "Focal Neuropathy" in the medical community.
Focal Neuropathy
Also Known As: "Localized Nerve Damage, Focal Nerve Damage, Localized Nerve Failure, Focal Nerve Failure"
A type of diabetic neuropathy that affects certain nerves or a group of nerves, most often in the head, torso or leg. Onset is unpredictable and occurs most often in older patients.
More Information on Focal Neuropathy: Neuropathy
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- Multivitamin
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A single pill, tablet or capsule containing several vitamins, especially those essential to good health.
More Information on Multivitamin: Vitamins
- + Mumps
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- Mumps
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Contagious viral disease that causes painful enlargement of the salivary or parotid glands (glands between the ear and jaw). It may also affect the testes, central nervous system and pancreas. Unvaccinated children are the most common patients.
More Information on Mumps: Skin Related Infections
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- Munchausen Syndrome
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The most severe form of factitious disorder in which a person fabricates illness or injury to gain attention. It is associated with severe emotional difficulties and includes symptoms such as chest pain, stomach problems or fever.
More Information on Munchausen Syndrome: Factitious & Related Disorders
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- Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
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Also Known As: "MSBP"
A type of child abuse in which an adult causes real or apparent disease symptoms in a child. Typically, the abuser seeks unnecessary medical care for the child. It is rare and the cause is unknown.
More Information on Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy: Factitious & Related Disorders
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- Mural Endocarditis
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"Mural Endocarditis" is more commonly referred to as "Endocarditis" in the medical community.
Endocarditis
Also Known As: "Rheumatic Endocarditis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Acute Endocarditis, Valvular Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis"
An inflammation (most often from an infection) in vulnerable areas of the endocardium -- the innermost layer of the heart's chambers and valves. It most commonly affects individuals with existing valvular heart diseases or defects.
More Information on Endocarditis: Heart Injuries & Infections
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- Murder Suicide
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"Murder Suicide" is more commonly referred to as "Homicide Suicide" in the medical community.
Homicide Suicide
When a person kills one or more persons prior to committing suicide.
More Information on Homicide Suicide: Suicide Information
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- Murine Typhus
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"Murine Typhus" is more commonly referred to as "Typhus" in the medical community.
Typhus
Also Known As: "Typhus Fevers, Scrub Typhus, Epidemic Typhus, Tick Typhus"
A rickettsial disease caused by either Rickettsia prowazekii or Rickettsia typhi. Lice and fleas transmit this infectious disease to humans. It is marked by high fever, a transient rash and fairly severe illness.
More Information on Typhus: Tropical Disease
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- Murmur
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"Murmur" is more commonly referred to as "Heart Murmur" in the medical community.
Heart Murmur
Also Known As: "Continuous Murmur, Cardiac Murmur, Systolic Murmur, Diastolic Murmur"
An abnormal heart sound. It may stem from a heart valve problem or be "innocent" (unassociated with disease). It may increase the risk of infection from dental procedures, leading to the prophylactic use of antibiotics.
More Information on Heart Murmur: Heart Signs & Symptoms
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- Muscarine Poisoning
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Also Known As: "Phalloidine Poisoning, Mushroom Poisoning, Amanitin Poisoning, Toadstool Poisoning"
Food poisoning that results from eating certain types of toxic mushrooms.
More Information on Muscarine Poisoning: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
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- Muscle
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Also Known As: "Cardiac Muscle, Smooth Muscle"
Specialized fibers in bundles that have the ability to lengthen and shorten (contract) to provide movement and support. Muscles attach to bone by tendons. There are three types: skeletal, smooth and cardiac.
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- Muscle Contraction Headache
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"Muscle Contraction Headache" is more commonly referred to as "Tension Headache" in the medical community.
Tension Headache
Also Known As: "Tension Type Headache, Depressive Headache, Stress Headache, Essential Headache, Psychogenic Headache, Ordinary Headache"
Head pain related to muscle tightening in the head, neck or scalp. It is the most common headache and is usually mild, but can become chronic in some patients. It does not involve the severe pain, nausea or vision problems associated with migraines.
More Information on Tension Headache: Headache & Migraine
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- Muscle Cramping
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Also Known As: "Cramping"
A painful contraction of one or more muscles,
- + Muscle Cramps
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- Muscle Cramps
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Also Known As: "Cramping, Muscle Cramping"
A painful contraction of one or more muscles,
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- Muscle Fibers
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Individual muscle cells. They contain many myofibrils, which are the contractile unit of muscles.
- + Muscle Pain
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- Muscle Pain
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Pain in the muscles, which is a symptom of many diseases and disorders.
More Information on Muscle Pain: Pain Basics
- + Muscle Relaxants
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- Muscle Relaxants
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Medications that cause skeletal muscle contraction to cease. They may be used to treat certain dental illnesses, such as TMJ disorders.
More Information on Muscle Relaxants: Oral Medications
- + Muscular Dystrophy
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- Muscular Dystrophy
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Also Known As: "MD"
A genetic muscular disorder characterized by weakness and deterioration of muscle tissue.
More Information on Muscular Dystrophy: Myopathy
- + Muscular Rheumatism
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- Muscular Rheumatism
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"Muscular Rheumatism" is more commonly referred to as "Fibromyalgia" in the medical community.
Fibromyalgia
Also Known As: "Fibromialgia, Fibrositis, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Psychogenic Rheumatism, Fibromyositis, Chronic Rheumatism, Tension Myalgia"
A chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas of the neck, spine, shoulders and hips called "tender points."
More Information on Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia & Pain Disorders
- + Musculoskeletal Disorders & Diabetes
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- Musculoskeletal Disorders & Diabetes
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Disease of the muscles or skeleton. Higher incidences of these disorders in patients with diabetes may be a result of high glucose (blood sugar) levels.
More Information on Musculoskeletal Disorders & Diabetes: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Musculoskeletal Pain
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- Musculoskeletal Pain
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Any pain that originates in the muscles or bones, and can include sore muscles, broken bones, torn ligaments and tendons, or medical conditions such as arthritis.
More Information on Musculoskeletal Pain: Pain Basics
- + Musculoskeletal System
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- Musculoskeletal System
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The system of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form.
More Information on Musculoskeletal System: Pain Basics
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- Mushroom Picker's Disease
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"Mushroom Picker's Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis" in the medical community.
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Also Known As: "Farmer's Lung, Air Conditioner Lung, Bird Breeder's Lung, Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis, Humidifier Lung"
An inflammation in the lungs caused by exposure to an allergen, usually organic dust. This dust may come from animal dander, molds, or plants.
More Information on Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Breathing & Lung
- + Mushroom Poisoning
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- Mushroom Poisoning
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Also Known As: "Phalloidine Poisoning, Amanitin Poisoning, Toadstool Poisoning"
Food poisoning that results from eating certain types of toxic mushrooms.
More Information on Mushroom Poisoning: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
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- Musical Alexia
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"Musical Alexia" is more commonly referred to as "Alexia" in the medical community.
Alexia
Also Known As: "Motor Alexia, Optic Alexia"
A loss (or lessening) of the ability to comprehend written language or to read aloud. It is caused by a lesion in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Types include motor, musical and optic.
More Information on Alexia: Neuro Signs & Symptoms
- + Musician's Cramp
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- Musician's Cramp
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"Musician's Cramp" is more commonly referred to as "Writer's Cramp" in the medical community.
Writer's Cramp
Also Known As: "Typist's Cramp, Pianist's Cramp"
A type of focal dystonia (sustained muscle contractions leading to twisting movements) involving the muscles of the hand and/or forearm.
More Information on Writer's Cramp: Movement Disorders
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- Mustard Procedure
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"Mustard Procedure" is more commonly referred to as "Intraatrial Baffle" in the medical community.
Intraatrial Baffle
Also Known As: "Atrial Switch Procedure, Venous Switch, Senning Procedure, Atrial Switch"
A surgery to relieve symptoms when the aorta and pulmonary artery are in reversed positions, before surgery can be done to correct the problem. A tunnel is created in the upper chambers of the heart (atria) to redirect blood flow.
More Information on Intraatrial Baffle: Pediatric Heart
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- Mutation
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A permanent change in a region of DNA occurring on its own or from an external source (e.g., exposure to chemicals).
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- MVP
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"MVP" is more commonly referred to as "Mitral Valve Prolapse" in the medical community.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Also Known As: "Billowing Mitral Cusp Syndrome, J.B. Barlow Syndrome, Floppy Valve Syndrome, Barlow Syndrome, Systolic Click Murmur Syndrome"
A condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve (located between the left atrium and left ventricle) are too large and cannot close properly. As a result, blood may leak back through the valve (regurgitation), when it should only move forward.
More Information on Mitral Valve Prolapse: Heart Valve
- + Myalgia
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- Myalgia
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Also Known As: "Muscle Pain"
Pain in the muscles, which is a symptom of many diseases and disorders.
More Information on Myalgia: Pain Basics
- + Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
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- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
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"Myalgic Encephalomyelitis" is more commonly referred to as "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" in the medical community.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Also Known As: "Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, ME, CFIDS, CFS, Postviral Fatigue Syndrome"
Disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts six months or longer, and does not improve with rest or is worsened by physical or mental activity. It is often associated with fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome.
More Information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Energy & Fatigue
- + Myasthenia Gravis
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- Myasthenia Gravis
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Also Known As: "MG, Myasthenia Gravis Disease"
A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease marked by degrees of skeletal-muscle weakness. Typified by muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after rest. Medications can control the disease.
More Information on Myasthenia Gravis: Myopathy
- + Myasthenia Gravis Disease
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- Myasthenia Gravis Disease
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Also Known As: "MG"
A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease marked by degrees of skeletal-muscle weakness. Typified by muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after rest. Medications can control the disease.
More Information on Myasthenia Gravis Disease: Myopathy
- + Mycobacteria
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- Mycobacteria
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A family of slender, rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria. This includes the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.
More Information on Mycobacteria: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection
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- Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection
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A type of bacteria that belongs to a group known as rapidly growing mycobacteria. It is found in water, soil and dust and often is transmitted through contaminated medications and products, including medical devices.
More Information on Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Mycobacterium Avium
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- Mycobacterium Avium
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"Mycobacterium Avium" is more commonly referred to as "MAC Infection" in the medical community.
MAC Infection
Also Known As: "MAC, Lady Windermere Syndrome, MAI, Mycobacterium Avium Intracellulare, Mycobacterium Avium Complex, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection"
A disorder that causes several different syndromes, including disseminated infections in people with HIV, pulmonary disease in people without compromised immune systems and cervical lymphadenitis in children.
More Information on MAC Infection: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
- + Mycobacterium Avium Complex
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- Mycobacterium Avium Complex
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"Mycobacterium Avium Complex" is more commonly referred to as "MAC Infection" in the medical community.
MAC Infection
Also Known As: "MAC, Lady Windermere Syndrome, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection, MAI, Mycobacterium Avium, Mycobacterium Avium Intracellulare"
A disorder that causes several different syndromes, including disseminated infections in people with HIV, pulmonary disease in people without compromised immune systems and cervical lymphadenitis in children.
More Information on MAC Infection: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
- + Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection
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- Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection
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"Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection" is more commonly referred to as "MAC Infection" in the medical community.
MAC Infection
Also Known As: "MAC, Lady Windermere Syndrome, MAI, Mycobacterium Avium, Mycobacterium Avium Intracellulare, Mycobacterium Avium Complex"
A disorder that causes several different syndromes, including disseminated infections in people with HIV, pulmonary disease in people without compromised immune systems and cervical lymphadenitis in children.
More Information on MAC Infection: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
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- Mycobacterium Avium Intracellulare
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