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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…

  • Micturition reflex

    Normal response to increased pressure in the bladder, with relaxation of the urethral sphincter allowing passage of urine from the body.  

  • Microsomia

    Condition of having an abnormally small and undeveloped, but structurally normal, body.  

  • Microscopic anatomy

    Study of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs; included are histology and cytology.  

  • Microphallus

    Abnormally small penis; also called micropenis.  

  • Microphage

    Neutrophil (type of white blood cell) that can ingest small things (e.g., bacteria).  

  • Microdactyly

    Abnormality characterized by unusually small fingers and toes.  

  • Mlcrobrachia

    Defect in development characterized by abnormally small arms.  

  • 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.  

  • 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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