Category: M

A disorder in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue. Fibrosis of bone marrow, associated with anaemia. A chronic but progressive disease characterized by fibrosis of the bone marrow, which leads to anemia and the presence of immature red and white blood cells in the circulation. Other features include enlargement of the spleen…

Muscular debility; any constitutional anomaly of muscle. A general weakness and dysfunction of the muscles, caused by poor conduction at the motor end plates. Abnormal muscle weakness, the result of disease, as in myasthenia gravis, or inadequate blood circulation to a given area. Muscular weakness and abnormal fatigue.  

Process of generating genetic mutations. It may occur spontaneously or be induced by mutagens. Damage to genes. Induction of a mutation, or change, in a gene.  

Large single cells, either cylindrical or prismatic in shape, that form the basic unit of muscle tissue. They consist of a soft contractile substance enclosed in a tubular sheath. The basic structural unit of muscle.  

Pertaining to a group of 5 or more homologous or partly homologous chromosomes during the zygotene stage of prophase to first metaphasis in meiosis. Having the ability to combine with more than two univalent elements or compounds.  

Adaptation of tumor cells to anticancer drugs in ways that make the drugs less effective. Ability of a living cell to show resistance to a wide variety of structurally and functionally unrelated compounds. The ability of bacteria, viruses, or cancer cells to live and reproduce despite treatment with more than one drug.  

Pertaining to or affecting the mucous membrane and the skin. Referring to both mucous membrane and the skin. To the mucous membrane and the skin. Pertaining to both the mucous membrane and the skin.  

A secretion containing mucopolysaccharides and protein that is the chief constituent of mucus. Viscous mucoprotein secreted in the saliva and throughout the intestinal tract; the main constituent of mucus. Secretions containing mucopolysaccharides. Chief ingredient of mucus; lubricant protecting body surfaces. There exists a protein in saliva that interacts with sugars present in the mouth, leading…

The ability to move spontaneously. Pertaining to motion or movement. (Of cells or microbes) the fact of being able to move about. (Of the gut) the action of peristalsis. Ability to move spontaneously and independently. Unplanned motions; capacity for executing deliberate actions.  

The development of the form of an organ, part of the body, or organism. The origin and development of form and structure in an organism. The morphological and physiological events involved in the formation of an organism. Development of the form and structure of an organism. The development of form and structure of the body…