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Megalencephaly
Abnormally large size of the brain, usually accompanied by mental deficiency.
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Megakaryocytosis
An increased number of megakaryocytes in the bone marrow; presence of megakaryocytes in the blood.
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Toxic megacolon
Marked enlargement of the colon, especially the transverse colon. Clinically, tachycardia, fever, and leukocytosis occur. There may be abdominal tenderness, a palpable abdominal mass, confusion, cramping, and change in number of bowel movements per day.
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Megabladder
Permanent abnormal enlargement of the urinary bladder.
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Mefipristone
An oral agent used to induce abortions. It is typically administered for this purpose with misoprostol or methotrexate. The drug was formerly known as RU-486.
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Mees lines
Transverse white lines that appear above the lunula of the fingernails about 5 weeks after exposure to arsenic.
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Medulloepithelioma
Tumor composed of retina epithelium and of neuroepithelium.
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Medulloblast
An immature cell of the neural tube that may develop into either a nerve or neuroglial cell.
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Medullization
Abnormal conversion of bone to marrow.
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Medullectomy
Surgical excision of a part of the medulla of the brain.
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