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Meningioma
Meningioma Tumor of the meninges, usually benign and slow-growing.
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Tumor
Overgrowth of tissue.
Meninges
Membranes which surround and protect the brain and spinal cord; anatomically there are 3 meninges: the pia mater, which adheres to the brain and the spinal cord, the dura mater, which adheres to the bone and the arachnoid between these two membranes.
Benign
Non-malignant; not life-threatening.
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Menia doctors
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Meniere's Disease
A disorder or condition of the inner ear. The major symptoms that cause most of our difficulty are characterized by abnormal sensation of movement (vertigo), loss of hearing, and noises or ringing (tinnitus) in one or both ears. was first described by French physician Prosper Meniere in 1861.
Menifee Valley Medical Center
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Meninges
Membranes which surround and protect the brain and spinal cord; anatomically there are 3 meninges: the pia mater, which adheres to the brain and the spinal cord, the dura mater, which adheres to the bone and the arachnoid between these two membranes.
Meningism
A condition in which the symptoms simulate a meningitis, but in which no actual inflammation of these membranes is present.
Meningitis
An infectious disease that strikes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can follow another infection somewhere else in the body, often ears or sinuses. If bacterial meningitis is not treated within hours, it can lead to death or permanent brain injury.
Meningococcemia
Presence of meningococci (N. meningitidis) in the circulating blood.
Meningocoele
Hernial protrusion of meninges.
Meningoencephalitis
Inflammation of the brain and its meninges.
Meniscus
Capsular cushion between temporomandibluar joint and glenoid fossa.
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Median nerve
The nerve that stimulates some of the muscles of the hand and wrist.
Mediastinum
The tissues and organs located directly behind the sternum between the lungs. Contains the heart and its large vessels, the esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes and other structures and tissues.
Medulla
The inner part of an organ. The adrenal medulla is the center of the adrenal gland where epinephrine (adrenaline) is produced.
Medulla oblongata
The part of the brain just above the spinal cord that includes the control centers for breathing, circulation and heartbeat.
Melancholia
A mental state characterized by extreme sadness. A severe form of depression.
Meningioma
Menorrhagia
Heavy bleeding during menstruation.
Metacarpal
Any of the five bones that make up the hand and join the wrist to the fingers.
Metaphysis
The wider portion at the end of a long bone where growth occurs in infants and children.
Metatarsal
Any of the five bones of the foot directly jointed to each of the toes.
Metra
Uterus.
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