Category: M

A body cast that extends from the top of the head to the iliac crests, leaving the facial features exposed, but supporting the chin and neck. It is used to treat odontoid fractures in children.  

Personal and bedside care of the oral cavity including the gingivae, teeth, lips, epithelial covering of the mucosa, pharynx, and tongue. When ill, persons who would normally be able to provide their own oral hygiene may require assistance in maintaining a healthy oral environment. The intensity and frequency of a care is dictated by patient…

Carcinoma in which the glandular tissue secretes mucin. This particular form of cancer constitutes approximately 1–2% of all breast cancers. It exhibits similarities to medullary carcinoma when examined through ultrasound and mammogram imaging, but it primarily affects women in the older age group.  

Carcinoma in which there is a predominance of cells and little fibrous tissue.  

The maximum amount of physiological work that an individual can do, as measured by oxygen consumption. VO 2 max determined by the combination of aging and cardiovascular conditioning and is associated with the efficiency of oxygen extraction in the tissues.  

Calcification of soft tissue with transference of calcium from bone, as in osteomalacia and disease of the parathyroid glands.  

Bone appearing as small pieces fitted together, characteristic of Paget’s disease.  

An abnormally calcified bone with a spotted appearance on a radiograph.  

The emotional and physical attachment between infant and mother that is initiated in the first hour or two after normal delivery of a baby who has not been dulled by anesthetic agents or drugs. It is believed that the stronger this bond, the greater the chances of a mentally healthy infant mother relationship in both…

The sum of twice the diastolic blood pressure plus the systolic blood pressure, all divided by 3.