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Malignant tumor
Malignant tumor A mass of cancer cells that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body.
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Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
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Malignancy
A tendency to worsen to a more serious illness or death. Commonly used to describe cancer.
Malignant
Cancerous; life-threatening.
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a sarcoma that usually begins in soft tissue. It usually appears as an enlarging, painful mass that can cause fracture due to destruction of the bone by a spreading tumor.
Malignant mesothelioma
A very rare form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure that occurs in the sac lining of the chest (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or the lining of the heart (pericardial mesothelioma).
Malingering
Deliberate exaggeration of the symptoms of an illness or injury for gain. For example, pretending to be ill in order to escape duty or work.
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Man's health
The specific set of health matters and issues pertaining to men.
Mental health
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
A non-invasive procedure that produces a two-dimensional view of an internal organ or structure, especially the brain and spinal cord. The MRI may show abnormal nodules in bones or lymph nodes - a sign that cancer may be spreading from the prostate.
Malabsorption syndromes
Conditions that happen when the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from foods.
Malformation
Abnormal or anomalous formation or structure; deformity.
Malignant tumor
Mallory-weiss tear
A tear in the lower end of the esophagus. Caused by severe vomiting. Common in alcoholics.
Manometry
Tests that measure muscle pressure and movements in the GI tract.
Marrow
The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color.
Mast cells
Cells, which synthesize and store histamines, found in most body tissues, particularly just below the epithelial surfaces, serous cavities and around blood vessels. In an allergic response, an allergen stimulates the release of antibodies, which attach themselves to mast cells.
Mastitis
Infection of the milk ducts in the breast.
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