Category: M

A joint separating the navicular, lunate, and triangular bones from the distal row of carpal bones.  

The normal response of muscle to a stimulus.  

A genetic male with external sexual characteristics of both sexes.  

A condition in which a muscle is unable to exert its normal force and bring about normal movement of the part to which it is attached.  

Any of numerous compounds that inhibit the activity of the metalloproteinase family of enzymes. These agents share the ability to suppress or eliminate the enzyme activity of the metalloproteinases. Agents identified in this group include the tetracycline antibiotics, numerous specially designed synthetic peptides and proteins, chemicals such as ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid (EDTA), and a variety of…

An agen that inhibits cancer cells by blocking their abilities to invade tissues, demand new blood supply, tand metastasize.  

A massive stroke involving the middle cerebral artery, in which swelling of the brain leads either to herniation and death or to additional strokes in other arteries.  

An imperfect closure of one of the atrioventricular valves due to weak action of papillary muscles.  

Legally unable to execute a contract, or to perform necessary activities and tasks expected of one’s life roles.  

Medical or traumatic emergencies that involve more than one patient (e.g., in automobile or plane crashes, bombings, fires, hazardous materials spills, or acts of terrorism).