Category: M

Something which acts an indicator of something else. A substance introduced into the body to make internal structures clearer to X-rays.  

Obvious or noticeable.  

A spot or small area of a different colour. Any nevus, bruise, cut, or spot on the surface of a body.  

A fracture of one of the metatarsal bones in the foot, caused by excessive exercise to which the body is not accustomed. A break or fracture of a bone, most commonly in the metatarsal bones of the feet or in the lower leg, that occurs as a result of prolonged or repeated marching, running, or…

A severe viral infection causing high fever, bleeding from mucous membranes, vomiting and often death. Viral disease of vervet (green) monkeys transmitted to humans by contact with the infected animal, especially blood or tissues used in laboratory studies. In humans it causes a serious and often fatal illness characterized by fever, rash, headache, vomiting, diarrhea,…

An inherited condition caused by not having enough of a particular enzyme which helps the body to deal with amino acid. The urine smells like maple syrup. It can be fatal if not treated. A rare genetic disease due to a mutation in the genes that code for the branched-chain amino acid dehydrogenases. Characterized by…

An examination using the hands and fingers.  

The measurement of pressures within organs of the body which contain gases or liquids, e.g. the oesophagus or parts of the brain. A technique for measuring changes in the pressure of gases or liquids as a result of biological or chemical actions. For example, in esophageal manometry, a tube is passed through the mouth or…

A way of doing something or of behaving.  

To rub or move parts of the body with the hands to treat a joint, a slipped disc or a hernia.