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Milia
Minute white cysts of epidermis caused by obstruction of hair follicles and sweat glands; also called whiteheads. Small, firm, superficial, benign (not cancerous), white bumps typically found on the cheeks and forehead. They are a common condition in newborns that generally disappear without treatment after several weeks. In adults, they may be removed by a…
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Micturition reflex
Normal response to increased pressure in the bladder, with relaxation of the urethral sphincter allowing passage of urine from the body.
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Microsomia
Condition of having an abnormally small and undeveloped, but structurally normal, body.
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Microscopic anatomy
Study of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs; included are histology and cytology.
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Microphallus
Abnormally small penis; also called micropenis.
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Microphage
Neutrophil (type of white blood cell) that can ingest small things (e.g., bacteria).
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Microdactyly
Abnormality characterized by unusually small fingers and toes.
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Mlcrobrachia
Defect in development characterized by abnormally small arms.
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Mexiletine
Antiarrhythmic indicated for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. A medication employed to manage specific heart rhythm irregularities, typically following a heart attack. Potential negative effects encompass feelings of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and trembling.
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Methysergide
Vasoconstrictor used to treat migraine. This drug is used only when other attempts to treat severe and frequent migraine are unsuccessful, because of serious potential adverse effects, including pulmonary and cardiac abnormalities, blood disorders, and pains in various parts of the body. A drug used to prevent severe migraine attacks and to control diarrhea associated…
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