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midwife
A person who helps women at childbirth, but who isn’t a nurse or physician.
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microorganism
A microscopic plant or animal.
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microencephaly
Having an abnormally small brain.
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microbiology
The study of living microbes, including bacteria, protozoa and molds.
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microbe
A microorganism, such as bacterium.
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metrorrhagia
Uterine bleeding, usually of normal amount occurring at irregular intervals.
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metritis
Inflammation of the uterus.
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metra
Uterus.
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metatarsal
Any of the five bones of the foot directly jointed to each of the toes.
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metastasis
The spread of a disease from its primary site in the body to another location in the body. Usually refers…
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metaphysis
The wider portion at the end of a long bone where growth occurs in infants and children.
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metacarpal
Any of the five bones that make up the hand and join the wrist to the fingers.
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metabolism
The chemical and physical processes involved in building up, storing and using materials required for life.
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menstruation
The periodic discharge of blood and tissues from the uterus. This usually occurs about every four weeks in a woman…
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menorrhagia
Heavy bleeding during menstruation.
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menopause
The time at which the menstrual cycle gradually stops. Sometimes referred to as the “change of life.”
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meniscus
The cartilage in the knee joint.
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meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges as the result of infection by bacteria or viruses. Symptoms include high fever, headache, stiff neck…
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meningioma
Tumor of the meninges, usually benign and slow-growing.
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meninges
The three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
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Meniere's syndrome
A disorder of the inner ear characterized by dizziness, ringing in the ears and progressive hearing loss.