Category: M

A malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues characterized by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in circulating blood; also called granulocytic leukemia.  

Protrusion of a cyst containing spinal cord material through a developmental defect in the vertebral column. Protrusion of the spinal cord through a defect in the vertebral canal.  

Saclike protrusion of the spinal cord through a congenital defect in the vertebral column. A developmental defect of the central nervous system in which a portion of the spinal cord protrudes through a congenital cleft in the vertebral column. A form of spina bifida with spinal cord protrusion.  

Malignant neoplasm of the blood-forming tissues characterized by numerous myeloblasts in the circulating blood.  

Any developmental defect of the spinal cord.  

Contagious disease, primarily of children and young adults, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and characterized by cough, fever, and other signs of upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment is by erythromycin or tetracyclines.  

Toxic condition caused by the ingestion of certain species of mushrooms, especially Amanita species. Symptoms include tearing, salivation, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, and, in severe cases, liver and kidney damage, convulsions, coma, and sometimes death. Treatment depends on the species of mushroom eaten. The UK is home to many species of toxic mushrooms…

Antibiotic ointment effective in the treatment of the skin infection, impetigo. An antibacterial ointment. Mupirocin (Bactroban) is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. It is often prescribed for the treatment of impetigo, a skin infection usually found in children. A cream or ointment with antibacterial properties…

In obstetrics, collection of thick mucus, often streaked with blood, that is expelled from the cervix of the uterus just before labor begins or during the early stages of labor. Also used to describe an accumulation of mucus that blocks a bronchus, especially during an asthma attack. A mass of cells and mucus that closes…

Any of a group of genetic disorders, including Hurler’s syndrome, in which greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides accumulate in the tissue. Skeletal deformity, mental retardation, and shortened life expectancy characterize the diseases, which can be detected through amniocentesis. A group of genetic disorders characterized by a n accumulation of unwanted substances called mucopolysaccharides in…