Category: M
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Mucopus
A mixture of mucus and pus.
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Mucopurulent
Consisting of a mixture of mucus and pus. Of a combination of mucus and pus. Mucus with pus, usually indicative of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
A disorder affecting the skin and mucous membrane. A form of cutaneous leishmaniasis, involving principally the nasopharynx and mucocutaneous membranes, found in parts of Central and South America. The causative organism is Leishmania braziliensis transmitted by sandflies, usually of the genus Lutzomyia.
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Mucocoele
A condition in which a cavity or organ becomes swollen because there is too much mucus in it. The swelling produced by this condition. An abnormally dilated cavity in the body due to the accumulation of mucus; such a ‘cyst’ may therefore form wherever there is mucous membrane.
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Mucociliary transport
The process in which the cilia, the microscopic structures within the nose, move mucus towards the oesophagus, cleansing the nose of dust and bacteria.
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Moxybustion
A treatment used in the Far East, where dried herbs are placed on the skin and set on fire.
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Movement
The act of changing position or the fact of not being still. Muscles, bones, and joints provide the body with a supportive framework that permits flexibility of movement. All movement is carried out by muscles, which are composed of tissues that can contract. The act of passing from place to place or changing position of…
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Move
To change from one place to another, or change something from one place to another.
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Mouth ulcer
A small white ulcer that appears in groups in the mouth and on the tongue. A break in the mucous membrane lining the mouth. Traumatic ulcers are those that occur due to injury (such as contact with a jagged tooth or denture). A canker sore generally develops when a person is fatigued, under stress, or…
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Mouthful
The amount which you can hold in your mouth.