Category: M

Incision of soft areas of the body, especially of the abdominal wall.  

Existence of soft patches in mucous membrane of a hollow organ.  

An edible mushroom, Grifola frondosa, also known as hen of the woods, used in traditional Asian medicine as an immune booster. Its effectiveness as a therapy has not been proved in human studies.  

An assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness in which the subject is asked to remain awake while resting comfortably in a quiet, dark room.  

Something that supports or keeps another thing in existence or continuity. People who have made a new behavior part of their permanent lifestyle.  

Having a large body; said of cells, especially those in the hypothalamus and lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.  

The combined use of digital and optical magnification to enhance the visualization of small lesions within an organ during endoscopy. It is used to identify changes in the esophagus suggestive of Barrett’s esophagus, and it may be combined with other imaging techniques, such as the spraying of the lining of the examined organ with acetic…

Process of increasing apparent size of an object, especially under a microscope.  

The change in direction of growth of a plant or organism in response to the action of a magnetic field.  

A health care organization that demonstrates its leadership in nursing recruitment, retention, and excellence, as certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).