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Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein
Alpha-fetoprotein present in the blood of a pregnant woman.
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Maternal phenylketonuria syndrome
Teratogenesis due to uncontrolled phenylalanine levels in a pregnant woman with phenylketonuria. The fetus typically develops with a small head, mental retardation, congenital heart disease, and growth retardation.
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Maternal deprivation syndrome
Emotional, physical, and nutritional neglect of an infant or young child as a result of the premature loss or absence of the mother. Children suffering from this syndrome are emotionally disturbed, withdrawn, apathetic, and retarded in growth and development.
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Material safety data sheet
Descriptive sheet required by U.S. federal law, and by laws of other countries and states, that accompanies a chemical or a chemical mixture. The sheet provides identity of the material, physical hazards (e.g., flammability), and acute and chronic health hazards associated with contact with or exposure to the compound. It is estimated that there are…
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Spent material
Any material that has been used in medical care (or other industries) which cannot be reused without reprocessing, reclamation, or decontamination.
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Mater
The tissue coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
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Mate
Tea made from the leaves of Ilex paraguayensis. It contains caffeine and tannin. A type of bush that is a member of the holly family, whose dried leaves are infused to create a beverage that is occasionally consumed as a substitute for tea or coffee.
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Treatment matching
Using patient profiles and preferences to individualize and optimize therapeutic regimens for patients (e.g., in the management of psychiatric or substance abuse disorders).
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Residency matching
The assignment of medical students to postgraduate medical residency training programs.
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Human leukocyte antigen matching
In organ transplantation, determining the compatibility of the antigens present on donor organs with those bf the patient who will receive the organ. In general, the more closely the donor and recipient match, the greater the likelihood of a successful graft. Mismatching of organ and recipient increases the chances of organ rejection.
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