Category: M

Not in the correct position relative to other parts of the body.  

Referring to a person who has difficulty fitting into society or family. Poorly adjusted; unhappy or unsuccessful because of inability or failure to adjust to life’s stresses. Marked by depression, anxiety, and irritability.  

A group of symptoms and signs, including malnutrition, anaemia, oedema and dermatitis, which results from steatorrhoea and malabsorption of vitamins, protein, carbohydrates and water. Complex of symptoms, including loss of appetite, bloating, weight loss, muscle pain, and stools with high fat content, that result from abnormal intestinal absorption and occur in celiac disease, sprue, cystic…

A situation where the intestines are unable to absorb the fluids and nutrients in food properly. A condition where nutrients are not absorbed normally. May be due to a nutrient intolerance or some other disease that causes the intestinal cells to lose their absorptive capacity. Malabsorption occurs when any nutrient is not absorbed normally. This…

Important or serious. More important or serious than others of the same type.  

The two main air passages which branch from the trachea outside the lung.  

To incapacitate someone with a major injury.  

An area round an object which is under the influence of the magnetic force exerted by the object. The space permeated by the magnetic lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or coil of wire carrying electric current. The region surrounding a charged magnet where the presence of a magnetic force can be detected. In…

Able to attract objects, like a magnet.  

A magnesium compound used to treat peptic ulcers. A compound of magnesium with antacid and absorbent properties, used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and other digestive disorders.