Category: M

A lymphokine released by T and B cell lymphocytes in response to an antigen. It attracts macrophages to the site of the invading antigen.  

A lymphokine that stimulates macrophages to become more effective killers of certain microbial cells. Macrophages stimulated by MAF can kill tumor cells.  

Abnormal length or thickness of the fingernails or toenails.  

The larger of the two nuclei of ciliated protozoa.  

Chemical examinations or analyses wherein ordinary quantities of the material being studied are used.  

An individual with abnormally large extremities.  

Excessively large size of convolutions (gyri) of the cerebral hemispheres.  

Abnormal size of genitalia in the .developing fetus due to excess androgens (male hormones) from the fetal adrenal. In the female, this causes pseudohermaphroditism, and in the male, enlarged external genitalia.  

A large nonmotile reproductive cell developing from the merozoite of certain protozoans and fungi. Macrogametocytes are found in red blood cells infected with malaria.  

State in which objects seen or felt appear to be greatly magnified.