Category: M

A malignant tumour of mucous tissue. A sarcoma containing mucoid material. It is doubtful whether this represents a true entity and it may be simply a variant of other sarcomas, such as a liposarcoma or a fibrosarcoma. Tumor containing myxomatous and sarcomatous components, having undergone partial degeneration.  

A benign tumour of mucous tissue, usually found in subcutaneous tissue of the limbs and neck. Usually benign jellylike tumor of connective tissue that may grow to large size. Symptoms depend on the location of the tumor and result from pressure on or interference with the function of an adjacent or underlying organ. A noncancerous…

A cyst which develops at the base of a fingernail or toenail.  

A sharp knife used in myringotomy. A tool used to make cuts in the eardrum.  

The surgical repair of a perforated eardrum. A technique by which surgeons are able to repair a hole in an eardrum, using a tissue graft from else-where in the body; this technique, which uses microsurgery, helps relieve a significant ear and hearing problem. Surgical repair of perforations of the tympanic membrane with a tissue graft…

Inflammation of the eardrum, a common type of ear and hearing problem, often related to otitis externa, inflammation or infection of the outer ear. The inflammation of the eardrum is referred to as myringitis. This condition is observed in cases of otitis media.  

A hereditary disease with muscle stiffness leading to atrophy of the muscles of the face and neck. An inherent genetic anomaly leads to the occurrence of abnormal muscle function.  

To tonic muscular spasm, as differentiated from myokinetic spasm.  

A surgical operation to cut a muscle. Surgical division of a muscle. Surgical division or anatomical dissection of muscles. A surgical technique that entails making an incision into a muscle.  

A drug which causes the pupil of the eye to contract.