Dictionary of Medical Terms

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myelin

The fat-like substance that insulates certain nerve fibers.
myocarditis

Inflammation of the heart muscle.
myoma

A tumor of muscle cells.
myopia

Nearsightedness.
myositis

Inflammation of a muscle.
myringotomy

An incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure or release fluid.